Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - General Surgery

Adena Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) to join our growing General Surgery team in Chillicothe, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who wants to be part of a collaborative, reasonable team working with exceptionally experienced Surgeons in both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting.

Position Overview

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner will care for General Surgery/Acute Care Surgery patients, in both the outpatient clinic setting as well as during inpatient rounding, and will typically see 10-20 patients per day. Responsibilities include incision and drainage (clinic setting) and Wound Vac placement . You’ll work alongside a dedicated General Surgery team that includes:

• Physicians : 10 Physicians
• Nurse Practitioner (CNP ): 1
• Physician Assistant (PA) : 1

Schedule & Practice Details

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Provider Hours: Monday–Friday, no weekends. 40 hours/week.
• Call: Shared with other APPs, only during business hours .
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Board certified Nurse Practitioner in Ohio
• OR/Surgical Experience; for newly licensed CNPs, previous RN or 1 st assist involvement
• Critical Thinking
• Interprofessional Communication
• Time Management
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

This role is a full-time employed position within the multispecialty Adena Medical Group , offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including.

• Sign-on Bonus : $10,000 (up to $30,000 based on experience)
• Relocation Assistance: $15,000
• CME Allowance: $2,000 annually
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Certified eligible employer
• Generous benefits package including health, 403(b) retirement with match, and paid time off

About Adena Health

Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health system that has been proudly serving our communities for more than 125 years . Guided by a mission to serve, Adena provides care to more than 400,000 residents across south central and southern Ohio.

Our integrated system includes hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly , along with more than 40 care locations supported by:

• 4,500 employees
• Over 200 physician partners
• More than 150 advanced practice providers

Adena offers a wide range of specialty services, including orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatrics and women’s health, oncology, and more.

About Chillicothe & South-Central Ohio

Located less than one hour from Columbus , Chillicothe offers the charm of a historic community with easy access to major metropolitan areas, including Cincinnati (just two hours away). The area features a revitalized downtown, growing local industries, and convenient access to major highways.

Residents enjoy

• Affordable cost of living
• Scenic landscapes and outdoor recreation
• A strong sense of community
• Proximity to major Midwest markets - over 60% of the U.S. population is within a day’s drive

South Central Ohio blends professional opportunity with a high quality of life, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.