Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Ohio Living•Cleveland, OH

11d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides preventive medical, palliative, and educational services to promote patient health and wellness. The role uses standard software and a comprehensive clinical-financial computer system while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position serves healthy, acutely ill, chronically ill, and terminal patients and supports optimal outcomes through assessment, treatment, counseling, referrals, communication, and timely documentation.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
Current Certificate of Prescriptive Authority or Externship Certificate to Prescribe.
Two years of experience in the home health and/or hospice field.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies according to insurance carrier underwriting standards.
Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical and social histories and physical examinations of healthy, acutely ill, chronically ill, and terminal patients.
Treat common acute illnesses and chronic, stable health conditions by prescribing medications and other treatments.
Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
Provide information, instruction, and counseling on health maintenance, health promotion, social problems, illness prevention and management, palliative care, and medication use.
Refer patients to other health professionals as needed.
Communicate with staff members, patients, and families to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Complete documentation accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations.
Participate in quality improvement projects.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.