• Job Description

  Req#: 9578

  Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

  Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

  Department: Field

  Reports To: Hospice Field Administrator or DON

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Our Mission: To inspire hope and improve the quality of life for those patients entrusted to our care

  SUMMARY:

  The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides health care to patients and their families through the application of advanced knowledge and skills. In collaboration with the Medical Director, the NP provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the patient. The NP works collaboratively within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and acts as resource person for staff and others on care related issues.

  QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

  • Master of Science in Nursing, minimum one year as NP, and five years as RN.

  • Preferred experience in long­ term care, oncology, or hospice.

  • Active RN license in state of practice and current certification as an NP required. Certificate as Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferred.

  • Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people. Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

  • Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

  • Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.

  • Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

  • Detail-oriented and observant.

  • Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently.

  • Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

  MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Performs patient visits and patient recertification activities such as the face to face encounter in coordination/ collaboration with the IDG and/or Medical Director.

  • Actively participates in IDG. Shares, presents and records activities with other members and directs patient's plan of care as needed. Ensures that documentation is compliant with organizational and governmental standards.

  • Works collaboratively with staff, referring physicians, attending physicians, medical directors, and the caregiving team concerning care of patients and potential referrals.

  • Assists in the review of patient clinical profiles including medication and care plan review to assess appropriateness and make adjustments as needed.

  • Provides cover for the physician when they are absent, to include answering patient calls, medication refill requests and other matters related to patient care.

  • Educates caregivers, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and services provided by agency.

  • Participates in developing current procedures regarding the provision of clinical care.

  • Attends and participates in internal team meetings as needed.

  • Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.

  • Prescribes and orders treatments and diagnostic tests according to licensure/credentialing body.

  • Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines I standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor.

  • Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

  • Educates staff and patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, the disease process, symptom and pain management, signs and symptoms of death.

  • Demonstrates expertise in pain management and symptom control as related to terminally ill patients.

  • Accountable for proper utilization of hospice re­ sources.

  • Assists with occasional nursing visits, administrative on-call duties, referrals and admissions as needed.

  • Accountable for proper utilization of hospice benefits. Reports allegations of patient abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation of patient property.

  • Follows Standard Precautions and infection control procedures when in a clinical environment.

  • Assures safety needs of the patients are addressed and met.

  • Assists with on-call duties, referrals and admissions as needed.

  • Demonstrates knowledge and competence in caring for hospice patients.

  • Actively promotes an open line of communication and a professional relationship with patients/families, facility staff, all members of the hospice team and administration.

  • Utilizes appropriate resources to resolve problems.

  • Acts as a representative for the company in promoting hospice education in the community.

  • Potentially travels to multiple locations during a work day.

  • Attendance is an essential job function.

  • Complies with all local/state/federal regulations and standards of their profession.

  • Complies with all company policies and procedures.

  HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

  Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Bloodborne exposure risk is all.

  Physical Demands: 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.

  Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. An extensive amount of travel is required for this position.

  We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  Summa St. Thomas Hospital is an orthopedic and psychiatric hospital located in Akron, Ohio.

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