Nurse Practitioner- Ariel Clinic - PRN

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; Mount Vernon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care within the NP scope of practice and in alignment with the collaborating physician(s). The role includes prescribing medications and devices as allowed by Ohio law, evaluating patient wellness, and developing care plans.

The APRN-CNP will work independently and interdependently with the medical staff, ensuring privileges and certifications remain current with Ohio Board of Nursing requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level nursing degree with Advanced Practice Nursing focus.
• Current Ohio RN license in good standing.
• Board certification as Adult NP (AANP/ANCC).
• Active Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician(s).
• COA and CTP/CTP-E credentials from Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide NP-level medical care within scope and education.
• Prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices per Ohio law.
• Evaluate and promote patient wellness; plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Independent practice

Interprofessional collaboration

Prescriptive authority

Patient assessment & care planning

Clinical judgment

Education

MSN/APN degree

Ohio RN licensure

AANP/ANCC board certification

COA from BON

CTP/CTP-E credential

Tools

AHA CPR/BLS

ACLS

ONC/Board privileges coordination

Job description

Provides medical care services within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice and consistent with the nurse’s education and certification as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing, as well as in accordance with the privileges granted by the Board of Trustees. Provides care to patients, independently and interdependently as stated in the Standard Care Arrangement with the collaborating physician(s). Prescribes drugs and therapeutic devices in accordance with Section 4723.481 of the Ohio Revised Code. Evaluates and promotes patient wellness. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an appropriate plan of care including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Collaborates with other physicians, healthcare providers, and others.

Requirements Include

• Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State ofOhio
• Graduate from an accredited program for Advanced Practice Nursing
• Board certification from an approved national certifying organization for Adult Nurse Practitioner through theAmericanAcademyof Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician(s)
• Current unrestricted Certificate of Authority (COA) from the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse
• Current unrestricted Certificate to Prescribe (CTP or CTP-E for the newly graduated NP – the “E” stands for externship and has requirements to meet in order to get a CTP) from the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Medical Staff privileges are a prerequisite for hire and continued employment
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.

It is the sole responsibility of the APRN-CNP to assure that the privileges granted by Knox Community Hospital or its affiliates and the practice the APRN-CNP engages are consistent with the scope of practice requirements imposed by the Ohio Board of Nursing and certification organizations.