Job Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is for a full-time nurse practitioner in the TriHealth Clinic in Walgreens.
The Nurse Practitioners believe in excellence and are passionate about providing outstanding patient care and promoting wellness services as the premier provider of quality, accessible, and convenient care. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing patient care consistent with Healthcare onsite clinic scope of services for patients 18 months or older. Our professional clinics are located within a community Onsite Clinic Walgreens store and/or Miami University and staffed 363 days a year. Nurse Practitioners are flexible in staffing the onsite clinics and float the market as well as adjust schedules to meet market and patient needs. Nurse Practitioners are the heart and soul of our nurse practitioner-based health care model committed to providing and promoting patient-centered communication and care. The Nurse Practitioner will have a rotating work schedule to meet the staffing needs of the individual clinics. Clinics are open 7 days a week, 363 days a year and staffed each day by our Providers.
Job Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing
Graduate from NP, CNS or midwife program
Board Certified APRN
Specialty certification in area of expertise, Registered Nurse
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 Nursing Nursing practice in Family practice, Geriatric, Occupational health, or other applicable setting
Job Responsibilities
Provides episodic and chronic care, screening, and education to Healthcare Clinic patients, and works cooperatively with wellness service colleagues. Supports and follows the most current evidence-based guidelines and provides diagnostic screenings and common vaccinations. Participates in ongoing Quality Assurance audits to include Peer Review, CP Review, Medication Administration review, and continuing education, and provides feedback to leadership. Achieves company objectives related to healthcare quality, patient engagement, and finances, and advocates clinic services. Participates in ongoing professional education, an in national, state, and local Nurse Practitioner organizations.
Provides patient care consistent with TriHealth Clinic's expectations. Scope of services for patients 18 months or older. Nurse Practitioners are flexible in staffing the clinics and float the market as well as adjust schedules to meet market and patient needs. Nurse Practitioners are committed to providing and promoting patient-centered communication and care. The Nurse Practitioner will have a rotating work schedule to meet the staffing needs of the individual clinics. Clinics are open 7 days a week, 363 days a year and staffed each day by our Providers. Proficient in patient registration and copay collection process. Works independently primarily to constantly as a solo provider without clerical or clinical support.
Collaborates and consults with the patient and family when diagnosing, prioritizing problems and implementing interventions. Provides consultation to facilitate optimal care. Initiates and promotes collaboration to enhance the onsite clinic environment of patient care. Assists 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 healthcare in the Onsite Clinic environment. Completes follow-up calls in 24-48 hours per departmental policy.
Provides leadership in thee clinic setting and the profession. Integrates analysis of cost and benefits in care decisions. Develops innovative solutions for patient care problems that utilize resource efficiency while maintaining or improving quality. Participates, as opportunities arise, in healthcare-related decision-making at the system, local, state and national levels with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes. Promotes best practice by providing leadership in the development and application of consensus derived protocols or evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines.
Provides education to patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote best practice. Serves a teacher, mentor, role model to nurses in the promotion of nursing, EBP. 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.
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.
Other Job-Related Information
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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the following requirements are required: sitting, standing, talking and hearing.
Working Conditions
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
Pulling - Frequently
Pushing - Frequently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - 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: ALWAYS…
- 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: ALWAYS…
- Recognize and take 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: ALWAYS…
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
- 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 our resources, using 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.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
