Genesis Healthcare System·Zanesville, Ohio
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care to patients in ambulatory and acute settings under physician supervision. Key duties include conducting medical histories, performing physical exams, and managing patient care plans from admission to discharge.
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The advanced nurse practitioner will assist a physician in the global management of patient care in the ambulatory and acute settings.; The advanced nurse practitioner role will include providing diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician in one of the following specialties: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonary &; Critical Care Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation &; Pain Management, Psychiatry, Radiology, Urology, Endocrinology, Hospice &; Palliative Care, Infectious Disease, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Nephrology.
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The nurse practitioner will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care, frequently advising patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or providing case management.;
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited APRN training program. 2. Current Ohio RN and APRN licensure 3. Must have a current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Nursing. 4. Current DEA registration (for Interventional Radiology only) 5. Acute Care, Surgical, Critical Care, or Trauma Experience Preferred. 6.
Required certifications: BLS to be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
NOTE: Additional certifications, such as ACLS, may be required based on specialty area.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
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 the diversity of people and the situation.
Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. 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.
Market context
In Ohio, advanced-practice roles are typically in demand across primary care, urgent care, and specialty settings, especially for clinicians who can deliver holistic, evidence-based care and handle immunizations and vaccine counseling. These roles are competitive because employers often look for at least two years of medically relevant experience, current BLS certification, and quick completion of required credentialing steps such as the DOT certification exam. If you are considering applying, confirm that your experience aligns with the immunization and certification requirements and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the original posting line by line.
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