Advanced Practice Nurse - Wound Care

TriHealth•Wilmington, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find connection. Our teams are united by a shared commitment to service, respect, and teamwork, creating an environment where people support one another and take pride in caring for their community. With small‑town charm, strong relationships, and a culture built on TriHealth’s servant‑leadership values, Clinton is a place where careers grow and people stay. Located in Wilmington, Ohio, TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital offers small‑town charm with convenient access to Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus. Serve your community. Grow your skills. Build your future with TriHealth.

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.