NP - Hospitalist - PPC - Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio - Swing Position

The Premier Health Physician Enterprise offers a variety of Nurse Practitioner positions with varying degrees of responsibility. Our Nurse Practitioners, in conjunction with the center's Physician/s and clinical staff, are responsible for exemplary patient primary health care and continuity of medical services under the direction of the supervising physician/s. Responsibilities will vary with each position, and also according to specialty; must be accessible to their physicians, staff and supervisors.

Nature and Scope

Knowledge of the professional medical practice to give and evaluate patient care. Skilled in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care. Competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings. Ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. Capable of reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Excellent communication skill with both patients and colleagues are essential. 

Qualifications

1. Applicant must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited NP program.
2. Applicant must be a certified NP (ACNP). Current State of Ohio licensure is required and should be maintained at all times.
3. Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.
4. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility; 1 year experience as a NP/ACNP preferred; and experience as a critical care nurse is preferred.
5. Evidence of malpractice insurance must be provided as part of the application process.
6. A thorough understanding of HIPAA law is required and professional discretion must be demonstrated at all times.
7. Applicant must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent communication skills with both patients and colleagues are essential.
8. Computer literacy is required and must include Excel, Word and Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records experience is an advantage, preferably EPIC. 

Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) in Troy, Ohio is affiliated with Premier Health, one of the largest health care systems in Southwest Ohio.  UVMC is a dynamic 190-bed, acute care hospital situated on a beautiful 130-acre campus conveniently located on Interstate 75.  UVMC is situated 25 miles north of Dayton and within a hour's drive to Columbus and Cincinnati and within 15 minutes to the Dayton International Airport.

UVMC has significantly expanded our Cancer Care Center, doubled the size of our medical office building, opened a state-of-the-art Wound Care Center, expanded our Emergency Department, opened a Level II Cath Lab, and added the newest Da Vinci Xi Robot.

UVMC continues to grow and prosper to meet the needs of the communities we serve!

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health provides

• Services to patients throughout a nine-county region
• Operates five hospitals; Miami Valley Hospital, Miami Valley North Hospital, Miami Valley South Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center
• Offers large primary and specialty care network along with home health services
• Second largest employer in the region with over 13,000 employees and 1,500 physicians
• One of the largest healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio

Residents of Miami County appreciate the friendliness, security, diverse activities and civic involvement of a smaller community while taking advantage of additional cultural and professional sporting events in nearby Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton and Indianapolis!  Our area offers numerous recreational activities including parks, bike trails, golf courses, an indoor ice arena, cultural centers, two country clubs, two YMCA's, a wildlife preserve and much more!

The housing market is excellent providing a fine array of living options including new subdivisions, established and historic neighborhoods, and condos.  Excellent educational options including public schools, parochial schools, a Montessori School, and Troy Christian School (preschool through high school).  Sixteen colleges and universities are also located nearby, including Wright State University, University of Dayton, Cedarville University and WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine where many Upper Valley Medical Center physicians hold faculty appointments.