<p>We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.</p> <p>Job Description Summary:</p> <p>Monday - Friday, No Weekends and No Holidays</p> <ul> <li>Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm </li></ul> <p>The Palliative Care Clinical RN will be a resource to patients/families, hospital staff and the palliative care interdisciplinary team. This person will educate patients and families on palliative care, provide comprehensive assessment to patients, and clearly communicate needs to Palliative Care providers as well as floor staff.</p> <p>Responsibilities And Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Provides clinical care within the RN scope of practice, documents assessments and reports moderate to distressing symptoms to Palliative Physicians/APPs and floor nurse </li></ul> <p>Follow up on hospice GIP patients as needed</p> <ul> <li>Able to participate in advance care planning discussions with patients and families and completes documentation (advance directives) </li><li>Communicates plans of care to referring providers and unit clinical teams and ensures recommendations are implemented </li><li>Provides education to patients and their families about palliative care </li><li>Functions as a resource and support to patient care units, and patient care staff regarding palliative care including medication delivery and end of life care </li><li>Identifies learning needs of patient care staff and communicates these to Palliative leadership </li><li>Provides education to hospital staff on Palliative Care as requested </li><li>Professional communication skills with providers, hospital staff, patients/families, internal and community resources </li></ul> <p>As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.</p> <p>The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree (Required)</p> <p>Additional Job Description:</p> <p>SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE</p> <ul> <li>3-4 years' experience in working in academic or large community hospital in a related clinical area (oncology, geriatrics, ICU, neuro), knowledge of palliative care </li><li>3-4 years palliative care/hospice experience </li><li>CHPN specialty certification </li></ul> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Day</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours :</p> <p>40</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Palliative Care</p> <p>Join us!</p> <p>... if your passion is to work in a caring environment</p> <p>... if you believe that learning is a life-long process</p> <p>... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment</p>