Jon Schermerhorn, APRN

About Jon

Jon Schermerhorn, APRN, is an experienced acute care nurse practitioner specializing in emergency medicine at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana. With a career spanning decades in high-acuity patient care, Schermerhorn brings unmatched expertise in trauma, critical care, and emergency response.

He earned his Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of Southern Indiana, a Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Management from Walden University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Murray State University, and dual associate degrees from Henderson Community College and Madisonville Community College.

Schermerhorn holds multiple state licenses and an extensive list of specialty certifications, including Trauma Nurse Specialist, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Certified Flight Registered Nurse, and Certified Emergency Nurse. He is also trained in advanced trauma, burn, pediatric, and cardiac life support, ensuring comprehensive readiness for critical patient needs.

Before joining DCH, Schermerhorn served as a clinical coordinator in the emergency department, a flight nurse at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, and an acute care nurse practitioner for Methodist Health – Union County. His diverse background also includes quality leadership roles, interprofessional education, and clinical training for emergency and critical care teams.

Passionate about patient safety and optimal outcomes, Schermerhorn’s approach combines advanced clinical skills with compassionate, timely care. Whether treating trauma patients or managing complex emergencies, he is committed to delivering high-quality medical services for the community.

Jon Schermerhorn, APRN, provides expert emergency and critical care at DCH, specializing in trauma, advanced life support, and high-acuity patient management.