Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU)

Department/Unit: ACCU Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care Certification) or Physician Assistant Hours/Shift: Full Time - 40 hours/week, Day/Night Shift Benefit Eligibility: Full Time Benefits Eligible The Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU) is an integral part of the Heart Institute and provides comprehensive care for medical and surgical cardiac patients including heart and heart lung transplant. The ACCU also serves as an overflow area for medical-surgical patients. The patient population ranges from newborns to adults and consists of 24 beds. Some of therapeutic modalities used on the Acute Care Cardiology unit include noninvasive monitoring, cardiac telemetry, oxygen, high-flow nasal cannula, inotropic and antiarrhythmic drug therapy, NIRS, and complex drainage tube management. Additional modalities include mechanical/ventricular assist devices such as Berlin Heart, HeartMate II, HeartMate III, and SynCardia. 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. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Cincinnati Children's are recognized as a vital part of our healthcare delivery team. Our APPs bring a passion for improving the lives of our patients and their families through leadership, creativity, and innovation driving exceptional care, research, quality, and process improvement. Cincinnati Children's employs over 650 advanced practice providers with the number growing yearly because of their numerous respected contributions driving the mission of the institution, changing the outcomes for every patient and family. Scope for subspecialty role will not exceed the scope of the collaborating or supervising MD JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Masters degree in related field. Require clinical license, certification or training OR Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree * Acute Care Certification * Preferred: Experience as an APP in subspecialty * Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges * Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required base on subspecialty Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Cincinnati Children's are recognized as a vital part of our healthcare delivery team. Our APPs bring a passion for improving the lives of our patients and their families through leadership, creativity, and innovation driving exceptional care, research, quality, and process improvement. Cincinnati Children's employs over 650 advanced practice providers with the number growing yearly because of their numerous respected contributions driving the mission of the institution, changing the outcomes for every patient and family. 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. Attai