Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - General Surgery
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Job Description
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 1st 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
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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.
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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.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide care for General Surgery and Acute Care Surgery patients in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures such as incision and drainage and wound vac placement while collaborating with a team of surgeons and other providers.
Requirements
Candidates must be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Ohio with experience in surgical or operating room environments. Newly licensed practitioners are expected to have previous experience as an RN or in a first-assist capacity.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - General Surgery at Adena Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 306 active Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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