Current unencumbered CNP license in Ohio required.
Current Certificate of Prescriptive Authority or Externship Certificate to Prescribe.
Two years of experience in home health and/or hospice required.
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Preferred proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive medical and social histories and perform physical examinations.
Treat common acute illnesses and chronic stable health conditions through prescribing medications.
Order and interpret lab tests and x-rays.
Provide counseling on health maintenance, illness prevention, and palliative care.
Refer patients to other health professionals as needed.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families to promote optimal outcomes.
Complete documentation accurately and timely in compliance with regulations.
Participate in quality improvement projects.
Benefits
Commitment to excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
Opportunity to participate in quality improvement projects.
Exposure to a diverse patient population with various disease processes.
Full Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of preventive medical, palliative, and educational services to promote patient health and wellness and uses standard software and the comprehensive clinical-financial computer system ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Essential Activities and Tasks
Care Management - 100%
Conducts comprehensive medical and social histories and performs physical examination of healthy, acutely ill, chronically ill patients or terminal patients.
Treats common acute illnesses, chronic and stable health conditions through prescribing medications and other treatments.
Orders and interprets lab tests and x-rays.
Provides information, instruction, and counseling on health maintenance, health promotion, social problems, illness prevention, illness management, palliative care and medication use.
Refers patients to other health professionals as needed.
Communicates with staff members, patients and families to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Completes documentation accurately and timely while maintaining state, federal and agency regulation.
Participates in quality improvement projects.
Commitment to excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) required.
Current Certificate of Prescriptive Authority or Externship Certificate to Prescribe.
Experience
Two years experience in the home health and/or hospice field required.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Other Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
Working Conditions and Special Requirements
Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
Standing - Up to 8 hours/day
Walking - Up to 8 hours/day
Driving - Up to 4 hours/day
Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies. - Up to 50 pounds
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays. - Required as scheduled
Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts. - Work day
Subject to patients with various disease processes. - Occasional
May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. - Work day
Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I
About Ohio Living
Ohio Living is a non-profit organization that provides a range of healthcare services to seniors in Ohio. The organization was founded in 1922 and has since grown to include 12 communities throughout the state. Ohio Living offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its services.
