Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA - Heart & Vascular

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Heart & Vascular

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Heart & Vascular provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role is responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and support operational reliability. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Required Work Experience:

• Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• completion of graduate-level clinical practicum in an advanced practice nursing program.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Ohio. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant specialty area from a board-approved certifying organization (e.g., ANCC, AANP). Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to prescribing. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills:

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• ability to develop and implement individualized care plans
• proficiency in prescribing and managing medications within scope of practice
• strong patient education and counseling abilities
• effective verbal and written communication
• proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
• critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making
• commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards
• knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements
• practice in accordance with state law and organizational policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Ph.D. in Nursing.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in cardiology or heart and vascular care.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Specialty certification relevant to area of practice. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.