Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Specialty

Position Overview

The advanced nurse practitioner will assist a physician in the global management of patient care in ambulatory and acute settings. This role includes providing diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care under the supervision of a physician in specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, neurology, pulmonary & critical care medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, physical medicine & rehabilitation, pain management, psychiatry, radiology, urology, endocrinology, hospice & palliative care, infectious disease, sports medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine, nephrology.

Essential Duties

• Conduct thorough medical histories, perform complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiate appropriate lab, radiology, and other specialized tests, and scrutinize lab data to establish patient health status and develop working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Work with a collaborating physician.
• Perform and interpret standard laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures as authorized by the Genesis Credentialing Board.
• Perform routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care; manage simple conditions and assist in management of more complex illness and injury as authorized by the Genesis Credentialing Board.
• Prescribe and monitor medications within state Board of Nursing and Genesis Credentialing Board authority.
• May need to take call and work some off‑hour shifts as needed.
• Perform in‑hospital consultations and facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas as necessary.
• Participate in quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes periodically to assure quality care.
• Discharge planning – dictate discharge summaries, write prescriptions, explain discharge instructions, and confirm follow‑up appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) training program.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) and APRN licensure.
• Current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Current DEA registration (for Interventional Radiology only).
• Acute Care, Surgical, Critical Care, or Trauma experience preferred.
• Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within six (6) months of hire; additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty area.

Patient Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations

• Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
  • Performs work in a quality focused manner.
  • Treats patients, co‑workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
  • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
  • Acknowledges and responds to diversity.
  • Encourages peers to be owners of change.
  • Seeks to exceed customer needs and expectations.
  • Engages others with patience and understanding.
  • Creates positive impressions.
  • Owns issues until resolved.
• Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co‑workers, other internal/external customers)
  • Introduces self and role, connects with everyone.
  • Communicates effectively and asks for feedback.
  • Anticipates needs and concerns of others.
  • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients.
  • Maintains dignity and privacy; manages confidential information appropriately.
  • Responds to requests in a timely manner.
  • Exits patient encounters courteously, asking if additional needs can be addressed.
• Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
  • Demonstrates safe patient handling.
  • Demonstrates safe materials handling.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of infectious disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
  • Demonstrates slips/trips and falls awareness.
  • Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Works on a patient unit or outpatient care setting.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, bend, and squat.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time.
• Close‑up and peripheral vision requirements.

EEO Statement

Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.