Advance Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant- Critical CareNight Shift- Optional

TriHealth is actively recruiting

for a PRN night shift APN or PA for our Critical Care

team.

Job Overview :

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The Advanced Practice Provider in Critical Care

is a nurse prepared with graduate level nursing education in

Adult / Acute Care and authorized to practice and prescribe as an

advanced practice provider (APP), as Clinical Nurse Specialist or

Certified Nurse Practitioner, in collaboration with one or more

members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Advanced clinical

practice in nursing includes the following components : assessment

of patient health status, diagnostic testing, diagnoses,

development of treatment plans, implementation of treatment plans,

follow-up and evaluation of the patient’s response to treatment,

accurate documentation of the patient’s status, and patient

advocacy. APPs are clinical experts who design, implement and

evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs of care and

promote care through a variety of methods. APPs must have a

collaborating physician(s) in an associated Standard Care

Arrangement. The APRN II must spend 50% of hours worked utilizing

prescriptive authority in their advanced clinical practice

role.

Job Requirements :

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Master‘s Degree in Nursing; Graduate from NP or CNS

program

Specialty certification in area of

expertise

BLS, ACLS, ENLS, FCCS

Registered Nurse with APRN Licensure

Demonstrated

expertise in area of clinical specialization

Professional membership in specialty nursing organization required

within one year of start date

3-4 years experience

Clinical in Nursing practice in applicable setting

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Job Responsibilities :

Collaborates and consults with the interdisciplinary healthcare

team, the patient and family when diagnosing, prioritizing

problems, and implementing interventions. Provides consultation and

initiates referrals to other healthcare team members and promotes

collaboration among other members of the interdisciplinary

healthcare team. Assists interdisciplinary team members, patients,

and families in selecting therapies that integrate perspectives of

cost and quality of benefits. Collaborates with other disciplines

in teaching, consultation, management, and research activities to

improve outcomes in nursing practice and enhance the healthcare

environment.

Provides effective leadership. Integrates

analysis of cost and benefits in care decisions. Designs / Develops

innovative solutions for patient care problems that utilize

resource efficiency while maintaining or improving quality and

advancing best practices. Provides leadership in the development

and application of consensus derived protocols or evidence-based

practice (EBP) guidelines in the clinical setting. Participates, as

opportunities arise, in healthcare-related decision-making at the

system, local, state, and national levels with an emphasis on

improving patient outcomes. Serves in key roles by participating

in / leading committees, councils, and administrative

teams.

Utilizes, participates in, and

disseminates research, evidence-based practice, or quality

improvement projects to enhance clinical practice and patient

outcomes. May serve as primary or co-investigator, or member of the

investigative team in conducting nursing or collaborative research.

Critically evaluates existing practice based on current research

findings and integrates changes into practice through an EBP

project. Evaluates processes of care by serving a as leader or team

member in relevant Quality Improvement projects. Promotes mentoring

and education to nursing by serving as a Journal Club mentor and

facilitates learning in critically appraising the literature.

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Provides education to patients, families, and healthcare

providers to promote best practice. Serves as a teacher, mentor,

role model to nurses in the promotion of nursing research, EBP.

Serves as preceptor, role model and mentor to staff nurses and

colleagues as well as nursing students. Teaches, coaches, and

supports nurses and other healthcare professionals to advance the

care of patients. Provides education to the patient and their

family for health promotion including secondary prevention

strategies. Collaborates in the assessment, development,

implementation and evaluation of patient and staff educational

needs.

Ensures nursing practice is conducted in an

ethical and legal manner. Abides by the Ohio Scope of Practice as

an APRN. Provides safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care.

Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional

practice. Preserves the patient’s dignity. Serves as a patient

advocate by promoting advanced directives and adherence to the

patient‘s wishes. Contributes and promotes the discussions of

end-of-life decisions and palliative care with the patient, family

members, physician and the health care team as appropriate.

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At least 50% of position involves direct management of the

patient’s and / or family’s care. Independently performs and

documents a complete history and physical examination, including

psychosocial assessment. Prescribes drugs and therapeutic devices

consistent with the formulary under section 4723.50 of the Ohio

Revised Code. Assesses for interactive and synergistic effects of

multiple pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Orders

laboratory and radiologic tests and interprets the results.

Collaborates with physician(s) to plan to implement a comprehensive

plan of care. Discusses patient’s care with family members.

Performs duties per the Standard Care Arrangement.

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Other Job-Related Information :

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The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speak

to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing

culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth

encourages : pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing

education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees,

and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in

local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the

appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better

the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of

evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support, and

personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses,

physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient

care.

Working Conditions :

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Bending - Consistently

Climbing -

Consistently

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing :

Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds -

Consistently

Interpersonal Communication -

Consistently

Kneeling - Consistently

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. -

Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

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Pulling - Consistently

Pushing -

Consistently

Reaching – Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Consistently

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Standing - Consistently

Stooping -

Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking / Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands -

Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Near -

Consistently

Walking – Consistently

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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 : ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile,

and saying ‘hello‘

are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who

can assist

personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS…

responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when

a customer‘s expectations have not been met

patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

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differences and honor individual preferences.

everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of

title / role.

and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value : ALWAYS…

to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and

safe.

supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look

for ways to avoid waste.

Engage : ALWAYS…

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for

contributions.

customers, team members and the community