Advanced Practice Nurse- Spine & Neuro

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Bethesda North's Spine & Neuro Unit as an Advanced Practice Nurse and play a vital role in delivering specialized, patient-centered care to individuals with complex neurological and spine conditions. In this collaborative environment, you'll work alongside expert physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement innovative treatment plans that improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. You'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while caring for a diverse patient population, utilizing advanced clinical skills, and contributing to a culture focused on excellence, compassion, and continuous learning. At TriHealth, you'll be supported by a nationally recognized health system that values professional growth, work-life balance, and a shared commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.

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

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.