LPN Central Admissions II

Cleveland Clinic•Independence, OH

34d•$23 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

THIS POSTING IS FOR CENTRAL ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT CAREGIVERS ONLY. EXPERIENCE AS ln CENTRAL ADMISSIONS I IS REQUIRED Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Keeping patients connected to the highest quality care as they make the transition from the hospital to home or a post-acute care facility is part of Cleveland Clinic's innovative approach to value-based care. When patients make the transition, Cleveland Clinic is at their side the whole way. Through our Center for Connected Care, we provide a full continuum of care so that patients can recover from illnesses or injuries in the very best location for their individual needs. This is a hybrid position with on-site days located at Independence, OH. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Requirements include every 5th weekend from 8:00am to 4:30pm and 2 holidays per year from 8:00am to 4:30pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Facilitate the timely and appropriate initiation of home health and infusion pharmacy services for all referred patients. Coordinate with CC's home care agency as well as outside partner agencies to confirm timely delivery of pharmacy supplies and medication and timely initiation of homecare services. Assess the appropriateness of the requested home care services and skilled needs identified under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Clinical review for first dose, timing and safety of requested pharmacy service ensuring appropriate medical device is available for therapy. Coordinate initial and final orders on internal and external referrals for service under CC home care and outside agencies for patients needing home care nursing, therapy, social work and pharmacy services. Ensure accurate and timely pharmacy orders are obtained. Incorporate clinical and financial knowledge with referral process and recommend appropriate alternative approaches when appropriate. Be responsible for confirmation of home care and pharmacy benefits. Communicate the home care and/or infusion pharmacy needs with scheduling, managers, reimbursement, and other parties involved in the home care services process. Serve as the CCHCS information specialist. Understand other services and products available through CCHCS, including criteria for service and reimbursement for all the home care business lines. Cleveland Clinic Home Care Services is a full service home health agency dedicated to continue the World-Class Cleveland Clinic care at home. Our services include skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy as well as social work and home health aide. To find out more about our services, please visit us on the internet: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/connected-care/services/home-care#overview-tab Physical Requirements: Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires manual dexterity to perform work on a PC. Requires good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision and must be able to hear typical conversation levels through normal or corrected hearing. Must be able to carry / transport office equipment including a desktop, laptop and monitor to home / work environment. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Two years of healthcare experience.
Experience as LPN Central Admissions I at Cleveland Clinic Center for Connected Care

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in homecare.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the timely and appropriate initiation of home health and infusion pharmacy services for all referred patients.
Coordinate with CC's home care agency as well as outside partner agencies to confirm timely delivery of pharmacy supplies and medication and timely initiation of homecare services.
Assess the appropriateness of the requested home care services and skilled needs identified under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Clinical review for first dose, timing and safety of requested pharmacy service ensuring appropriate medical device is available for therapy.
Coordinate initial and final orders on internal and external referrals for service under CC home care and outside agencies for patients needing home care nursing, therapy, social work and pharmacy services.
Ensure accurate and timely pharmacy orders are obtained.
Incorporate clinical and financial knowledge with referral process and recommend appropriate alternative approaches when appropriate.
Be responsible for confirmation of home care and pharmacy benefits.
Communicate the home care and/or infusion pharmacy needs with scheduling, managers, reimbursement, and other parties involved in the home care services process.
Serve as the CCHCS information specialist.
Understand other services and products available through CCHCS, including criteria for service and reimbursement for all the home care business lines.