Hospice of the Western Reserve
Nurse Practitioner-Part-time, 32 hours/week
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Ashland, Ohio, United States, 44805
Nurse Practitioner – Part‑time, 32 hours/week
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THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS 32 HOURS A WEEK, FOUR 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
Collaboration
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 knowledge
Teaches 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
Technology Package
Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID‑19
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
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 possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, such as infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, and chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and adverse effects of inclement weather that may occur. The physical demands described here 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.
Contact 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 216.383.2222
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Nurse Practitioner – Part‑time, 32 hours/week
role at
Hospice of the Western Reserve
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS 32 HOURS A WEEK, FOUR 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
Collaboration
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 knowledge
Teaches 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
Technology Package
Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID‑19
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
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 possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, such as infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, and chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and adverse effects of inclement weather that may occur. The physical demands described here 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.
Contact 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 216.383.2222
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals Increase Your Chances of Interviewing at Hospice of the Western Reserve by 2x
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