Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Of The Western Reserve•Ashland, OH

22d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Participates in agency research endeavors
Presents findings of research internally and at professional conferences
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