Advanced Practice Nurse II - Women's Health

Job Description

TriHealth Women's Services is committed to providing compassionate, inclusive care for women at every stage of life. As part of Cincinnati's largest network of Women's Health providers, our collaborative, team-based culture allows us to deliver exceptional and comprehensive care. We value every woman's unique story and offer services ranging from adolescent gynecology and maternity to high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and menopause support. Join us and help make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of women in our community.

Location: 3747 West Fork Rd and Ft. Michell

Schedule: 40-hour workweek; Full-time coded schedule.

Benefits: *Please note: OPTIONAL positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits*

We offer competitive shift differentials where applicable, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Master's Degree in Nursing
Graduate from NP, CNS or midwife program
Specialty certification in area of expertise
Registered Nurse with APRN Licensure
Demonstrated expertise in area of clinical specialization
Professional membership in specialty nursing organization required within one year of start date
3-4 years experience Clinical in Nursing Nursing practice in geriatric, occupational health, or other applicable setting.

Job Overview:

The APRN II is a nurse prepared with graduate level nursing education and authorized to practice and prescribe as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with one or more physicians or podiatrists. Advanced clinical practice in nursing includes the following components: assessment of patient health status, diagnostic testing, diagnoses, development of treatment plans, implementation of treatment plans, follow-up and evaluation of the patient's response to treatment, accurate documentation of the patient's status, and patient advocacy. APRNs are clinical experts who design, implement and evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs of care and promote care through a variety of methods. APRNs function at all levels of the healthcare system within three sphere of influence: client, personnel, and organization. APRNs must have a collaborating physician(s) in an associated Standard Care Arrangement. The APRN II must spend 50% of hours worked utilizing prescriptive authority in their advanced clinical practice role.


Job Responsibilities:

Collaborates and consults with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the patient and family when diagnosing, prioritizing problems, and implementing interventions. Provides consultation and initiates referrals to other healthcare team members and promotes collaboration among other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Assists interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families in selecting therapies that integrate perspectives of cost and quality of benefits. Collaborates with other disciplines in teaching, consultation, management, and research activities to improve outcomes in nursing practice and enhance the healthcare environment.
Provides effective leadership. Integrates analysis of cost and benefits in care decisions. Designs/Develops innovative solutions for patient care problems that utilize resource efficiency while maintaining or improving quality and advancing best practices. Provides leadership in the development and application of consensus derived protocols or evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines in the clinical setting. Participates, as opportunities arise, in healthcare-related decision-making at the system, local, state, and national levels with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes. Serves in key roles by participating in/leading committees, councils, and administrative teams.
Utilizes, participates in, and disseminates research, evidence-based practice, or quality improvement projects to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes. May serve as primary or co-investigator, or member of the investigative team in conducting nursing or collaborative research. Critically evaluates existing practice based on current research findings and integrates changes into practice through an EBP project. Evaluates processes of care by serving a as leader or team member in relevant Quality Improvement projects. Promotes mentoring and education to nursing by serving as a Journal Club mentor and facilitates learning in critically appraising the literature.
Provides education to patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote best practice. Serves as a teacher, mentor, role model to nurses in the promotion of nursing research, EBP. Serves as preceptor, role model and mentor to staff nurses and colleagues as well as nursing students. Teaches, coaches, and supports nurses and other healthcare professionals to advance the care of patients. Provides education to the patient and their family for health promotion including secondary prevention strategies. Collaborates in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient and staff educational needs.
Ensures nursing practice is conducted in an ethical and legal manner. Abides by the Ohio Scope of Practice as an APRN. Provides safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice. Preserves the patient's dignity. Serves as a patient advocate by promoting advanced directives and adherence to the patient's wishes. Contributes and promotes the discussions of end-of-life decisions and palliative care with the patient, family members, physician and the health care team as appropriate.
At least 50% of position involves direct management of the patient's and/or family's care. Independently performs and documents a complete history and physical examination, including psychosocial assessment. Prescribes drugs and therapeutic devices consistent with the formulary under section 4723.50 of the Ohio Revised Code. Assesses for interactive and synergistic effects of multiple pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests and interprets the results. Collaborates with physician(s) to plan to implement a comprehensive plan of care. Discusses patient's care with family members. Performs duties per the Standard Care Arrangement.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community