Advanced Practice Nurse II

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse II (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) provides cross-coverage for ambulatory and inpatient Gastroenterology services at TriHealth’s TPP Gastroenterology Montgomery location. The role involves advanced clinical practice in collaboration with one or more physicians or podiatrists under a Standard Care Arrangement. The APRN assesses patient health, conducts diagnostic testing, establishes diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates responses to treatment, documents care, and advocates for patients. At least 50% of hours worked must involve use of prescriptive authority in the advanced clinical practice role, and at least 50% of the position involves direct management of patients’ and/or families’ care.

The APRN II also contributes to evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement, education, mentoring, and leadership. This is an in-office, full-time day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with no weekend, holiday, or on-call commitment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or midwife program.
• 3–4 years of clinical nursing practice experience in geriatric, occupational health, or another applicable setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of clinical specialization.
• Adult Nurse Practitioner certification: NP-C and ANP-BC.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and document complete histories and physical examinations, including psychosocial assessments.
• Prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices consistent with the formulary under section 4723.50 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Assess interactive and synergistic effects of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Order laboratory and radiologic tests and interpret the results.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan and implement comprehensive plans of care.
• Discuss patient care with family members and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team on diagnoses, priorities, and interventions.
• Provide consultation, initiate referrals, and promote collaboration among healthcare team members.
• Help interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families select therapies that consider cost and quality of benefits.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in teaching, consultation, management, and research to improve outcomes and enhance the healthcare environment.
• Use, participate in, and disseminate research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Critically evaluate practice against current research and integrate changes through evidence-based practice projects.
• Evaluate care processes through participation in or leadership of relevant quality improvement projects.
• Mentor nursing staff in journal clubs and facilitate critical appraisal of literature.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote best practices and health promotion, including secondary prevention.
• Serve as a teacher, preceptor, role model, and mentor to nurses, colleagues, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate in assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating patient and staff education needs.
• Ensure nursing practice is ethical and legal, comply with Ohio APRN scope of practice, and provide safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care.
• Maintain accountability for professional practice, preserve patient dignity, and advocate for patients, including supporting advance directives and patients’ wishes.
• Participate in discussions of end-of-life decisions and palliative care as appropriate.
• Provide effective leadership and consider cost and benefits in care decisions.
• Develop innovative, resource-efficient solutions to patient care problems while maintaining or improving quality and advancing best practices.
• Lead or contribute to development and application of consensus-derived protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Participate in healthcare-related decision-making at system, local, state, and national levels as opportunities arise.
• Participate in or lead committees, councils, and administrative teams.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level