Advanced Practice Nurse II

TriHealth • Oxford, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse II (APRN II) is a nurse with graduate-level nursing education who is authorized to practice and prescribe as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with one or more physicians or podiatrists. The role includes assessing patient health status; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing conditions; developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans; documenting patient status; and advocating for patients. APRNs design, implement, and evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs of care and work across the client, personnel, and organizational spheres of influence. An APRN must have collaborating physician(s) in an associated Standard Care Arrangement and spend at least 50% of hours worked using prescriptive authority in advanced clinical practice.

At least 50% of the position involves direct management of patient and/or family care. The APRN collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, patients, and families to deliver care, coordinate referrals, educate and mentor others, support research and evidence-based practice, improve quality, and provide leadership. Practice must comply with the Ohio Scope of Practice for APRNs and be safe, compassionate, competent, ethical, and accountable.

The position is part-time, day schedule, at MHMH MSUN Priority Care, 5151 Morning Sun Rd., Oxford, Ohio 45056. TriHealth describes a supportive, patient-centered organization that values clinical expertise and professional growth.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Graduation from an NP or CNP program.
• 3–4 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in an area of clinical specialization.
• Nursing practice experience in an acute or primary care setting.
• Registered Nurse required.
• Authorized to practice and prescribe as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with physician(s) or podiatrist(s), with a Standard Care Arrangement.
• At least 50% of hours worked must involve use of prescriptive authority in the advanced clinical practice role.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification is encouraged.
• Continuing education, formal education leading to advanced degrees, nursing organization membership, involvement in community health activities, nursing research, and use of evidence-based practice are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document complete histories and physical examinations, including psychosocial assessments.
• Prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices consistent with the applicable Ohio formulary and assess interactions among pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Order laboratory and radiologic tests and interpret results.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan and implement comprehensive care, perform duties under the Standard Care Arrangement, and discuss care with patients' family members.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, patients, and families to diagnose and prioritize problems and implement interventions.
• Provide consultation and referrals to healthcare team members and promote collaboration across disciplines.
• Help team members, patients, and families select therapies that consider cost and quality of benefits.
• Participate in teaching, consultation, management, and research activities to improve nursing outcomes and the healthcare environment.
• Use, participate in, and disseminate research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement; critically evaluate practice and integrate evidence-based changes.
• Serve as a primary or co-investigator or research team member when applicable, and lead or participate in relevant quality improvement projects.
• Mentor colleagues in journal club activities and critical appraisal of literature.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers; serve as a teacher, preceptor, role model, and mentor to nurses, colleagues, and students.
• Teach, coach, and support healthcare professionals and provide patient and family education for health promotion and secondary prevention.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient and staff educational needs.
• Provide leadership in care decisions, resource-efficient solutions, consensus-derived protocols, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Participate in healthcare-related decision-making and in committees, councils, and administrative teams as opportunities arise.
• Ensure ethical and legal nursing practice in accordance with the Ohio Scope of Practice for APRNs; provide safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care and maintain professional accountability.
• Preserve patient dignity and advocate for patients, including supporting advance directives and patients' wishes and contributing to end-of-life and palliative care discussions as appropriate.
• Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, and the community.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings plans; and tuition reimbursement.
• PRN positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

What This Job Offers

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