About this opportunity
Hospice of the Western Reserve lists this Nurse Practitioner-Full-time opportunity in ashtabula, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hospice of the Western Reserve is now Reserve Care. Our new name reflects the full scope of care we provide while honoring nearly 50 years of trusted service. We continue to deliver expert hospice, palliative and grief support with the same compassionate team. When you join Reserve Care, you become part of a legacy that walks alongside patients, families and communities with guidance and meaningful support during life's most important moments.
JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!
Reserve Care 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!
To facilitate Reserve Care's (RC) efforts to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life and foster choice in end-of-life care for all patients and families. The practice is based on competent clinical knowledge and focuses on clinical practice, education, collaboration, consultation and possible research related to end-of-life care.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Participates in analyzing and evaluating clinical practice standards in terms of cost and quality
Provides independent direct nursing care to patients, within the Nurse Practitioner role as delineated in State of Ohio
Participates in development and implementation of new standards of practice
Maintains and promptly completes all required records and reports
Participates in Transdisciplinary team
Serves as a consultant to staff caring for patients in long-term care settings and home settings
Assists in identifying learning needs of staff through formal and informal needs assessments
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the current practice and literature relating to end-of life care and facilitates the sharing of that knowledge with staff
Maintains a standard care agreement with RC Medical Director
Participates and/or chairs RC committees as needed
Participates in quality improvement activities
Maintains and cultivates professional relationships in healthcare that strengthen the agency's strategic marketing plan
Fulfills professional growth through involvement in professional organizations, presentations and publications
Participates in agency research endeavors related to patient care
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE Maintains a current Nurse Practitioner licensure 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
Ability to demonstrate excellence in written and oral communication
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with RC 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 RC and/or RC'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 heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally as well as 50 lbs. frequently utilizing appropriate safe transfer techniques and body mechanics working with patients. This 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, (pet dander and/or exposure to allergens) and adverse effects of inclement weather that may occur as well as potentially difficult patients and family situations.
OTHER DUTIES as assigned
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons for business necessity.
Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:
Careers at Reserve Care
17876 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Worksite address
ashtabula, OH, 44005, US
Who can apply
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