Advanced Practice Nurse

About the Role

As an Advanced Practice Nurse at Health First Loveland, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients across all stages of life while practicing in a collaborative, patient-centered primary care environment. This role offers the autonomy to practice at the top of your license, the support of an established healthcare system, and the satisfaction of delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a growing and welcoming community.

Location

10675A Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH 45140

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 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 referred for chronic illnesses, including 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 the 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.
• Demonstrates initiative in leading staff in quality of care issues.
• Fosters a team environment.
• Communicates requests for time off with management for approval.

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited NP program.
• Specialty certification in area of expertise.
• Registered Nurse with APRN Licensure.
• Experience in Internal/General Medicine, Family Practice, Disease Management, OSHA Safety Compliance, Occupational Health, or Workers’ Compensation as applicable to the environment.
• Participation in National Professional Organization.

Schedule

Full time day shift.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.

PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Consistently
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, all TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following SERVE standards:

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello".
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Excel by recognizing and taking personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste.
• Engage by acknowledging wins and frequently thanking team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community.