Advanced Practice Nurse- Inpatient Orthopedics- Optional​/PRN

Join our inpatient orthopedic team in a flexible PRN role designed for an experienced APP who wants to stay clinically engaged while maintaining work-life balance. You’ll support patients at both Good Samaritan and Bethesda North, helping provide coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTO. The commitment includes at least one weekend shift every 4–6 weeks, making this a great opportunity to bring your orthopedic expertise to a busy inpatient setting without a full-time schedule.

We offer
career growth opportunities
, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Good Samaritan Hospital: 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Bethesda North Hospital: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Must be available to work both locations

• PRN/Optional
• Weekend, holiday and PTO coverage as needed
• 1weekend every 4-6 weeks required

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based on education level and experience.

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program with a BA/BS plus 2 years post-graduate evaluation
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and ACLS
• NCCPA certification
• Passing grade on initial NCCPA board exam and Recertification every 6 years
• Physician Assistant
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving
• Strong interest in acute patient care in an inpatient setting
• 3-4 years experience Physician Assistant

The APRN II is a nurse prepared with graduate level nursing education and authorized to practice and prescribe as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with one or more physicians or podiatrists. 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.

APRNs are clinical experts who design, implement and evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs of care and promote care through a variety of methods. APRNs function at all levels of the healthcare system within three sphere of influence: client, personnel, and organization. APRNs 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.

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. 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.

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