RN Program Coordinator - Palliative Care

RN Program Coordinator - Palliative Care

Summa Health Medical Group

525 East Market Street, Suite 3E

Akron, OH 44304

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary :

Utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient-driven, holistic care with the collaboration of the Core Team (Patient, Primary Care Physician, RN Care Manager, Therapy and aide) and Expanded Team (family / caregiver and internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient). Develops care protocols that support care for a panel of patients throughout the continuum of care to assure that care is timely, appropriate, of high quality and cost effective. Utilizes health education and telecommunication as applicable to promote therapeutic relationships and shared decision-making between the patient and the interdisciplinary team to support patient self-management, prevention and wellness. Demonstrates leadership in the delivery and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Employs performance improvement strategies to reach quality and cost effectiveness goals.

Minimum Qualifications :

Formal Education Requirements :

a. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio

Experience and Training :

• Five years medical-surgical experience or equivalent required
• Hospice and palliative certification desired or to be obtained within 2 years of employment
• One year home care / hospice experience / case management experience or previous experience with population health or disease management program experience required
• Experience working with families with chronic illness or palliative preferred
• Staff education experience preferred
• Knowledgeable of applicable regulations and standards surrounding telehealth

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications :

Level of Physical Demands :

Office

Sedentary : Exerts up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

$34.00 / hr - $50.99 / hr

The salary range on this job posting / advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.