Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Description

At TriHealth's, our Advanced Practice Nurses are valued members of a collaborative, patient-centered team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled physicians in a supportive environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance. APNs are empowered to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing compassionate care, patient education, and continuity throughout the treatment journey. Backed by TriHealth's commitment to innovation, quality outcomes, and serving the Cincinnati community, you'll find a rewarding career where your expertise is respected, your development is encouraged, and your contributions truly make a difference every day.

Location: 1184 W Locust St.

Schedule: Full time day shift

Incentives & Benefits:

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

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate from accredited NP program
• Specialty certification in area of expertise
• Registered Nurse with APRN Licensure
• Internal/General Medicine
• Family Practice
• Disease Management
• OSHA
• Safety Compliance
• Occupational Health
• Workers' Compensation as applicable to environment
• Participation in National Professional Organization
  Job Overview:

This position operates under appropriate supervision on all issues relating to patient care and medical practice as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Provides the highest quality direct patient care, medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the practice in an efficient, cost effective, and accountable manner. May manage patients by providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness. Provides holistic care, taking into account the needs and strengths of the whole person. Collaborates with clients and other interdisciplinary health care members to establish realistic goals and activities to guide both the client and the provider in implementing care. This position is knowledgeable of the departments Quality Plan and population management program and actively supports the plan and program through daily activities including but not limited to education to other clinical support staff as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs medical evaluations and initial and follow-up injury/illness care; orders and interprets laboratory tests and examinations to determine treatment; orders treatment in conjunction with physician; follows the progress of the patients and makes changes in treatment as indicated; applies local anesthetic; examines and cleans wounds; incises and drains abscesses; sutures; makes appropriate legible records of findings during examinations to be reviewed and countersigned per department standards by the supervising physician; performs regular duties as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Utilizes current "Best Practices" (TriHealth approved) to develop and implement plans, monitor Progress, and measure outcomes for patients (or, client company employees, or TriHealth employees) who are referred for Chronic Illnesses to include anticoagulation management. Works with patients individually or in groups to promote and achieve effective symptom control and sustained attendance and productivity. Coordinates activities with Primary Care Physicians and Specialists in the Community. May develop and present educational programs. Promotes, supports, and engages in activities that will improve the overall health and wellbeing of patients.
• Works with management and Collaborating Physician to ensure practice is consistent with medical policy and professional standards. Cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice and the quality of care. Participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and clinical staff.
• Makes recommendations for continued development of new and/or existing services within program or department. Promotes, supports and engages in projects and activities which will develop or improve service delivery. Attends required and recommended internal and external meetings.
• Reviews reports relative to department/program/practice operations; participates in and assists with Quality Assurance processes; and demonstrates initiative in leading staff in quality of care issues.
• Fosters a team environment. Communicates requests for time off with management for approval.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Consistently

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

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