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Hospice of the Western Reserve

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, 43050

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Senior Recruiter @ Hospice of the Western Reserve | HR, Recruiting SCHEDULE IS 32 HRS. A WEEK, 4 8-HOUR SHIFTS

JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset:

OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do:

COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP .

We have a passion for purpose-driven work! Do you?

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

The Nurse Practitioner will facilitate HWR’s efforts to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life and foster choice in the presence of an advanced serious illness for all patients and families. The practice is based on competent clinical knowledge and focuses on clinical practice, education, collaboration, consultation and research related to palliative care.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Clinical Practice

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

Performs holistic patient assessment. Prescribes for symptom management and/or recommends symptom management to primary care providers.

Performs medical history and physical exam in collaboration with the physician to develop a plan of care

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

Reviews medical record including physician/consultant notes, lab and diagnostic test results. Formulates 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 the current practice and literature relating 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 in areas of palliative care

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

Maintains a standard care agreement with HWR Medical Directors

Works as part of a team

Collaborates with members of the palliative care team

Collaborates with health care professionals as appropriate within the community

Facilitates communication between nursing staff/physicians and patient/family

Participates on HWR committees

Participates 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 knowledgeTeaches and lectures for continuing education programs

Presents at 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 clinical setting

Must be flexible and have 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 at a level acceptable to HWR and/or HWR’s insurer.

DETAILS:

Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Exempt role

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Compliance to 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

Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

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