Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Specialty

Genesis Healthcare System

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About The Position

The advanced nurse practitioner will assist a physician in the global management of patient care in the ambulatory and acute settings. The advanced nurse practitioner role will include providing diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician in one of the following specialties: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Pain Management, Psychiatry, Radiology, Urology, Endocrinology, Hospice & Palliative Care, Infectious Disease, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Nephrology. The nurse practitioner will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care, frequently advising patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or providing case management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited APRN training program.
• Current Ohio RN and APRN licensure.
• Must have a current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Current DEA registration (for Interventional Radiology only).
• Acute Care, Surgical, Critical Care, or Trauma Experience Preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS to be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications, such as ACLS, may be required based on specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories and performs complete physical examinations.
• Initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other specialized tests required for evaluation of illness.
• Performs and interprets standard laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority.
• May need to take call and work some off-hour shifts as needed.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team.
• Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes.
• Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explains discharge instructions and confirms follow-up appointments.

Benefits

• Compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services.
• Commitment to living the Genesis Mission and values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees