Hospice of the Western Reserve
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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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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