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Hospice of the Western Reserve

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Ashland, Ohio, United States, 44805

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Schedule:

32 hours a week, four 8‑hour shifts.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Participates in development and implementation of new programs that affect clinical practice

Performs holistic patient assessment; prescribes or recommends symptom management to primary care providers

Collaborates with the physician to perform medical history and physical exam and develop a plan of care

Coordinates care with team members and healthcare professionals involved in patient and family plan of care

Reviews medical records, physician/consultant notes, lab and diagnostic test results to formulate a plan of care based on above data

Provides follow‑up to reassess the plan of care as determined by patient’s goals

Participates in analyzing and evaluating clinical practice standards in terms of cost and quality

Provides independent advanced practice nursing care within the scope of practice as delineated in State of Ohio

Participates in development and implementation of new standards of practice for hospice and palliative care

Consultation

Ensures quality care across the continuum as an expert in palliative care

Facilitates and/or participates in transdisciplinary team conferences

Serves as a consultant to staff caring for patients in hospitals, long‑term care settings and home settings

Serves as an expert consultant to healthcare professionals at the local, national and international levels to influence and advance clinical practice in palliative care

Education

Maintains a thorough knowledge of current practice and literature related to palliative care and facilitates the sharing of that knowledge with staff

Educates patients and families on applicable areas of palliative care, such as interventions for pain and symptom management, and choice in end‑of‑life care

Empowers patients and families to identify and meet goals of care

Provides education to HWR staff and outside agencies, hospitals and long‑term care settings on principles of palliative care

Collaboration

Maintains a standard care agreement with HWR Medical Directors

Works as part of a team and collaborates with members of the palliative care team and health care professionals as appropriate within the community

Facilitates communication between nursing staff/physicians and patient/family

Participates on HWR committees and in quality improvement activities

Maintains and cultivates professional relationships in healthcare that strengthen HWR’s strategic marketing plan

Fulfills professional growth through involvement in professional organizations, presentations and publications

Research

Participates in agency research endeavors

Presents findings of research internally and at professional conferences

Accountability

Participates in peer reviews

Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing departmental and organizational priorities

Maintains national certification

Seeks palliative care educational opportunities to increase knowledge

Teaches and lectures for continuing education programs

Participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences

Serves as a preceptor to Advanced Practice Nurses

Success Capabilities

Maintains a current Registered Nurse license in State of Ohio

Maintains a current Certificate of Authority in State of Ohio

Master of Nursing Degree

Minimum of two years in a clinical setting

Must be flexible, possess problem‑solving skills, prioritize and demonstrate healthy coping strategies

Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communication

Ability to meet patient/family needs that require variable hours

Knowledge of hospice and palliative care clinical standards of practice, policies and procedures

Ability to practice in accordance with HWR clinical standards of practice, policies and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with HWR employees, community and healthcare providers

Ability to provide own transportation; must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record and auto accident insurance acceptable to HWR or its insurer

Benefits and Compensation

Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and corporate discounts

Tuition assistance

Exempt role

Technology package

Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID‑19

Conditions Of Employment

Compliance with annual flu shot policy or ability to provide exemption documentation

Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed

Provide an active driver’s license

Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and the use of appropriate safety transfer techniques and body mechanics when moving, transporting, etc. of patients, sometimes in excess of 100 pounds; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication; hearing; visual acuity and color perception. Employee understands and accepts the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, such as infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals and chemical fumes, and adverse effects of inclement weather that may occur.

The physical demands described above 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. NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact: Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 216.383.2222

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