Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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

Cincinnati Children’s is an internationally recognized leader in pediatric and congenital heart surgery and transplantation
. The Cardio-Thoracic Surgery team manages complex cardiac conditions for patients from before birth through adulthood. The program performs roughly 600 cardiothoracic surgeries each year
, including 15–20 heart, lung, and multi‑organ transplants annually
. Families travel from over 48 states and 22 countries to receive care from our world‑renowned Heart Institute team.

We seek a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with CRNFA certification or Physician Assistant to serve as a vital member of our multidisciplinary, family‑centered care team.

• Shifts:
  
  7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Hours:
  
  Average 40 hours per week
• Flexibility required for patient care, including weekends, holidays, and on‑call coverage
• Scheduling is managed in 6‑week blocks:
  • Two weeks of four 12‑hour shifts
  • Four weeks of three 12‑hour shifts

• Provide comprehensive 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 duties as applicable
• Participate in weekday and weekend call rotations, responding on‑site for emergent cases as needed
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, nursing, and ancillary teams

• Licensed ACNP with CRNFA certification or licensed PA
• Eligible for or holding Ohio licensure (multi‑state licensure may be required)
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or complex inpatient settings strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced surgical environment
• Commitment to patient‑ and family‑centered care

• Competitive salary based on years of Advanced Practice Provider experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity to practice at a national‑top pediatric academic medical center

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.

• Perform history and physical exams on patients presenting for care, assess and diagnose conditions, and formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans.
• Order and monitor therapeutic interventions, including diagnostics, interdisciplinary consults, and specialist prescribing per state law.
• Maintain competency in subspecialty procedures and support quality improvement activities, research, and lifelong learning.
• Document and communicate with healthcare team members to coordinate integrated delivery of care.
• Utilize systematic evaluation of outcomes to revise diagnoses, plan of care, and interventions.

• Master’s degree in a related field (Doctorate of Nursing Practice may be required depending on subspecialty).
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Required multi‑state licensure beyond Ohio, if applicable.

Location B

Full time

Rotating (United States of America)

APP Heart Institute‑Inpatient

Regular

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• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the top 10 children’s hospitals for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 for NIH funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and Best Employers for New Graduates (2025)
• One of the nation’s most innovative companies noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as a great place to work
• Leading disability employer noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designation for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all 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