LPN Hospice PRN - East Team

Cleveland Clinic • Independence, OH

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About The Position

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. At Cleveland Clinic, LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse) are an essential part of our Homecare Hospice team providing comfort and support to patients and their loved ones. An LPN in this role is familiar with performing patient care activities, documenting patient care, administering medication, observing patients' health, and maintaining/restocking medical equipment and supplies. The future caregiver is someone who communicates effectively with patients and team members, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests, can provide emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to patients, is a collaborator, and is flexible to change. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse required, with M-IV certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
• Valid Ohio Driver's license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.
• In Hospice, previous hospice experience preferred.
• In Homecare, previous infusion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages and educates potential customers to the benefits and appropriateness of care.
• Ensures the patient and his/her family has adequate knowledge and understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
• For hospice only, processes incoming referrals.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a RN.
• Observes patients and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff.
• Observes for safety risk and implements safety measures that are within scope of practice.
• Administers medications, within scope of practice, and observes patients for effectiveness in relief of symptoms as well as for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Provides direct patient care including dressing changes and laboratory tests as part of the plan of care.
• Provides ongoing education and information to patients and family members, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Ensures seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge.
• Flexibility in setting and revising priorities for one's daily assignment based on patient needs/acuity, family requests and available resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Resources to learn and grow.
• Comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, physical and mental well-being and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed