Advanced Practice Nurse- Inpatient Orthopedics- Optional/PRN

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider for an optional/PRN role supporting inpatient orthopedics at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital. The position provides coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTO, and requires availability to work at both locations, including at least one weekend shift every 4–6 weeks. The role is intended for an experienced clinician who wants to remain clinically engaged without a full-time schedule. The APRN II is a graduate-prepared nurse authorized to practice and prescribe as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with one or more physicians or podiatrists. Advanced practice includes assessing patient health, ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, developing and implementing treatment plans, following up and evaluating responses to treatment, documenting patient status, and advocating for patients. APRNs design, implement, and evaluate patient-specific and population-based care programs. The APRN must have collaborating physician(s) under a Standard Care Arrangement and spend at least 50% of hours worked using prescriptive authority in the advanced clinical practice role. The position includes direct patient and family care, collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, research and quality-improvement activities, education and mentoring, leadership, and ethical and legally compliant nursing practice. TriHealth offers career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Pay is competitive and based on education level and experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program with a BA/BS plus two years of postgraduate evaluation.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and ACLS.
NCCPA certification, including passing the initial NCCPA board exam and recertification every six years.
Physician Assistant qualification.
Three to four years of Physician Assistant experience.
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem-solving skills.
Strong interest in acute patient care in an inpatient setting.
Must be available to work at both Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital.
Must be available for weekend, holiday, and PTO coverage as needed, including at least one weekend shift every 4–6 weeks.

Nice To Haves

The posting encourages continuing education, formal education leading to advanced degrees, specialty certification, membership in nursing organizations, community health involvement, nursing research, and evidence-based practice; these are described as encouraged professional-development activities rather than explicit hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

Directly manage patient and/or family care for at least 50% of the position; independently perform and document complete histories and physical examinations, including psychosocial assessments.
Prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices in accordance with the applicable Ohio formulary and assess interactions and synergistic effects of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Order laboratory and radiologic tests and interpret results; collaborate with physicians to plan and implement comprehensive care.
Discuss patient care with family members and perform duties under the Standard Care Arrangement.
Collaborate and consult with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, patients, and families to diagnose and prioritize problems and implement interventions.
Provide consultations and initiate referrals; promote collaboration among healthcare team members and help patients, families, and staff consider cost and quality when selecting therapies.
Participate in teaching, consultation, management, and research activities that improve nursing practice and the healthcare environment.
Use, participate in, and disseminate research, evidence-based practice, and quality-improvement projects; evaluate current practice and integrate research findings into practice.
Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare providers; mentor, precept, coach, and support nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Provide leadership in care decisions, resource-efficient solutions, and development or application of consensus-derived protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Participate in healthcare decision-making and serve on or lead committees, councils, and administrative teams as opportunities arise.
Practice ethically and legally within the Ohio APRN scope of practice; provide safe, compassionate, competent care, preserve patient dignity, and advocate for patient wishes and advance directives.
Contribute to discussions of end-of-life decisions and palliative care as appropriate.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, and the community.