Outpatient Patient Care (80%)

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for new and returning Aortic Center Clinic patients
• Establish preliminary diagnoses and initiate appropriate diagnostic workup, including laboratory and imaging studies
• Review and assess patient medications and prescribe treatments as indicated
• Develop, implement, and manage patient care plans in alignment with clinical protocols
• Review pre-visit imaging (e.g., CT scans and other diagnostic studies) to ensure visit appropriateness
• Interpret imaging results, communicate abnormalities to the care team, and initiate necessary interventions
• Provide education and counseling to patients, including surgical candidates
• Maintain accountability for patient care decisions, delegation of tasks, and accurate medical record documentation
• Coordinate post-visit care, including follow-up phone calls, scheduling additional testing, and physician referrals
• Partner with physicians, nursing program coordinators, and staff to optimize care coordination and clinic workflows
• Ensure compliance with clinical best practices and institutional policies
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Support the implementation of new clinic workflows in collaboration with Ross Ambulatory Care Center leadership

Program Coordination (10%)

• Screen clinic schedules for eligibility and enrollment opportunities in clinical trials
• Collaborate with clinical trial coordinators to support patient education and trial participation
• Participate in regular meetings with Ross ACC leadership
• Partner with OSUWMC Regional Outreach teams and service line leadership to align Aortic Center services across the enterprise
• Collaborate with OSUWMC Marketing teams to promote program services, initiatives, and brand awareness

Database Management & Quality Improvement (5%)

• Maintain and oversee the Aortic Center Registry database
• Enter post-operative and surveillance data accurately and timely
• Utilize registry data to identify care improvement opportunities
• Implement and monitor quality measures within clinical workflows

Inpatient Clinical Care Coordination (5%)

• Assist with clinical trial consent processes
• Ensure appropriate post-operative follow-up and continuity of care
• Partner with inpatient teams to support quality improvement initiatives led by the Aortic Center

Organizational Expectations

• Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and hospital standards and precautions
• Practice within OSU Wexner Medical Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate OSUWMC values through professional interactions with patients, families, staff, and guests
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, and conflict resolution
• Support departmental, hospital, and enterprise-wide goals

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Active APRN license with NP certification or PA-C certification
• Current ACLS certification

Experience

• Minimum of 0–2 years clinical experience in cardiology, vascular surgery, or related specialty
• Five (5) years of relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, organization, and care coordination
• Experience with performance improvement and total quality management principles preferred