Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery Team.

Join a National Leader in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

Cincinnati Children’s is internationally recognized for excellence in pediatric and congenital heart surgery and transplantation. We care for some of the most complex conditions that other hospitals are unable to treat. Our Heart Surgery Program treats congenital heart defects from before birth through adulthood. With experience spanning both pediatric and adult congenital conditions, our surgeons perform approximately 600 cardiothoracic surgeries each year, including 15–20 heart, lung, and multi-organ transplants annually. Patients travel from more than 48 states and 22 countries to receive care from our world-renowned Heart Institute experts.

Position Highlights

We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. In this role, you will be an integral member of a collaborative care team, delivering exceptional, family-centered care to our patients.

Shift/Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (rotating schedule, including weekends and on-call coverage)

Compensation: Salary determined based on years of APP experience.

Why Cincinnati Children’s?

Impactful Work: APPs at Cincinnati Children’s are vital to our mission, driving exceptional patient care, research, quality improvement, and innovation.

Supportive Community: We employ over 700 Advanced Practice Providers, a number that continues to grow due to their respected and transformative contributions.

Shared Purpose: At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work each day with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic, team-based approach that supports patients, families, and staff alike.

National Recognition: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has been named to the Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.

Who We’re Looking For

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with strong clinical skills and a passion for caring for patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Commitment to teamwork, innovation, and advancing the health of children and young adults.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families, we’d love to hear from you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care- Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults. Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

• Outcomes Identification and Planning- Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources. Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence/clinical guidelines & clinical expertise to formulate interventions, treatments & outcomes. Incorporates new knowledge & strategies to initiate change in practice if desired outcomes not achieved. Maintains documentation & updates accordingly outcomes, goals & the plan of care.

• Professional Practice- Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve the care delivery process & patient care outcomes. Participate in lifelong learning and professional development activities that improves skills & competence in clinical practice/role performance. Serve as preceptor, role model, or mentor; Contribute to the professional development of peers/colleagues to improve pediatric health care & to foster the professions growth. Integrate ethical considerations & research finding