Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-CRNFA) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Cardiothoracic Surgery | Heart Institute

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 cardiac conditions that other hospitals are unable to treat. Our Heart Surgery Program supports patients with congenital heart defects from before birth through adulthood .

With expertise spanning pediatric and adult congenital care, our surgeons perform approximately 600 cardiothoracic surgeries each year , including 15–20 heart, lung, and multi-organ transplants annually . Families travel from more than 48 states and 22 countries to receive care from our world-renowned Heart Institute team.

Position Highlights

We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP with CRNFA) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. In this role, you will function as a vital member of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary care team delivering exceptional, family-centered care.

Schedule & Coverage

Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Schedule: Requires flexibility to meet patient care, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage

Hours: Average 40 hours per week

Scheduling is managed in 6-week time blocks :
Two weeks of four 12-hour shifts

Four weeks of three 12-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

Provide care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across the continuum

Participate in outpatient clinics , including pre-operative evaluations

Round on inpatients and manage post-operative care

Assist in the operating room , including first assist responsibilities as applicable

Participate in weekday and weekend call rotation

Respond on-site for emergent cases as required

Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, nursing, and ancillary teams

Qualifications

Licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with CRNFA certification or licensed Physician Assistant (PA)

Eligible for or holding Ohio licensure

Previous cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or complex inpatient experience strongly preferred

Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment

Commitment to patient- and family-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary , determined based on years of Advanced Practice Provider experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Opportunity to practice at one of the nation's top pediatric academic medical centers

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role caring for some of the most complex cardiac patients in the world, we invite you to join Cincinnati Children's Cardiothoracic Surgery team and make a meaningful impact every day.

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 findings into practice; Provide leadership by participating on committees or in professional organizations, or writing/publishing/presenting. Advocate for the pediatric patient/family/caregiver. Serve as a leader, influencing both healthcare/APRN practice & policy.

Care Management- Maintains competency in skills/procedures; Promotes self-management & family centered care; Employs diverse & complex strategies, interventions, & teaching to promote health & a safe environment; Provides leadership in care management to achieve optimal quality, cost-effective care; Documents & communicates with healthcare team members to achieve an integrated delivery of pediatric care services; Delegates appropriate monitoring, assessment, & interventions according to the patient and scope of practice of the caregiver; Provides consultation to influence the identified plan of care, to enhance the abilities of others to provide health care, and to effect change in the healthcare system; Makes appropriate referrals and discusses recommendations with patient/family/caregiver; Orders and/or performs appropriate treatments, therapies, & procedures that are based on current knowledge, research, & practice; Provides patient/family/caregiver with diagnostic & laboratory results as well as actual/potential benefits, limitations, & adverse effects of proposed therapies.

Evaluation- Uses a systematic, ongoing evaluation of the assessment data & outcomes to revise or resolve the diagnoses, outcomes, the plan of care, & the implementation as needed; Evaluates the accuracy of the diagnosis, effectiveness of the interventions & the plan of care strategies in relation to attainment of expected outcomes; Includes the patient/family/caregiver & other healthcare providers; Bases the evaluation process on advanced knowledge, practice, research, & documents appropriately; Utilizes the results of the evaluation to determine the impact on the patient/family/caregiver, organization, & system to make/recommend process or structural changes including policy, procedure, or protocols as appropriate.

Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree

No directly related experience

Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges

Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspeciality

Primary Location Location B

Schedule Full time

Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Department APP Heart Institute-Inpatient

Employee Status Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability