Advanced Practice Nurse- Spine & Neuro

Job 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
• Utilizes current “Best Practices” (TriHealth approved) to develop and implement plans, monitor Progress, and measure outcomes for patients
• Works with patients individually or in groups to promote and achieve effective symptom control and sustained attendance and productivity
• Collaborates with clients and other interdisciplinary health care members to establish realistic goals and activities to guide both the client and the provider in implementing care

Job Overview

This position operates under appropriate supervision on all issues relating to patient care and medical practice as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Provides the highest quality direct patient care, medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the practice in an efficient, cost effective, and accountable manner. May manage patients by providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness. Provides holistic care, taking into account the needs and strengths of the whole person. Collaborates with clients and other interdisciplinary health care members to establish realistic goals and activities to guide both the client and the provider in implementing care.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of the departments Quality Plan and population management program
• Ability to collaborate with clients and other interdisciplinary health care members
• Ability to promote and support activities that improve the overall health and wellbeing of patients
• Ability to work with management and Collaborating Physician to ensure practice is consistent with medical policy and professional standards
• Ability to participate in and assist with in-service and continuing education programs for patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and clinical staff
• Ability to make recommendations for continued development of new and/or existing services within program or department
• Ability to foster a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Weekends only, 3 12 hour shifts