Advance Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant- Women's Behavioral Health Services

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

At TriHealth, advanced practice providers work in partnership with physicians and deliver patient care as members of clinical teams. This full-time outpatient behavioral health position provides direct patient care, medical direction, and coordination of professional medical care under appropriate supervision and in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing. Care is delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and accountably, and may include primary health care and case management focused on prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness. The role emphasizes holistic care and collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members to establish realistic goals and care activities. The position supports the department’s Quality Plan and population management program through daily work, including educating clinical support staff as needed. The role works with patients individually or in groups, coordinates with community primary care physicians and specialists, and contributes to education, quality assurance, service development, and policy work. The schedule is 80 hours bi-weekly, with no holidays. TriHealth offers career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based on education and experience.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Specialty certification in the area of expertise.
Registered nurse with APRN licensure.
Knowledge or experience in internal/general medicine, family practice, disease management, OSHA safety compliance, occupational health, and workers’ compensation as applicable to the environment.
Participation in a national professional organization.

Responsibilities

Perform medical evaluations and provide initial and follow-up care for injuries and illnesses.
Order and interpret laboratory tests and examinations to determine treatment; order treatment in conjunction with a physician; monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as indicated.
Apply local anesthetic; examine and clean wounds; incise and drain abscesses; and suture.
Document examination findings legibly for review and countersignature by the supervising physician in accordance with department standards.
Perform regular duties delegated by the supervising physician.
Use TriHealth-approved best practices to develop and implement care plans, monitor progress, and measure outcomes for patients or employees referred for chronic illnesses, including anticoagulation management.
Work individually or in groups with patients to promote effective symptom control and sustained attendance and productivity.
Coordinate activities with community primary care physicians and specialists.
Develop and present educational programs as appropriate.
Promote, support, and participate in activities that improve patients’ overall health and wellbeing.
Work with management and the collaborating physician to ensure practice aligns with medical policy and professional standards.
Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice and quality of care.
Participate in and assist with in-service and continuing education programs for patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and clinical staff.
Recommend continued development of new or existing services within the program or department.
Promote, support, and participate in projects and activities to improve service delivery.
Attend required and recommended internal and external meetings.
Review operational reports and participate in and assist with quality assurance processes, demonstrating initiative in leading staff on quality-of-care issues.
Foster a team environment.
Communicate requests for time off to management for approval.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting individual differences and contributions, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.