LPN Hospice

Cleveland Clinic•Tigard, OR

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Homecare provides skilled nursing, social services and physical, occupational and speech therapy for patients returning home after a hospital stay, outpatient procedure or doctor’s visit. This team continues Cleveland Clinic treatment at home and helps patients learn or re-learn any skills necessary to stay safe and independent at home. As a Licensed Practice Nurse, you will visit and provide care to approximately 6 patients each day in the comfort of their own homes. LPNs in this role typically start and end their day working remotely. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Requirements include holiday rotations as well as weekends every 4th weekend.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage
Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience

Responsibilities

Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning.
Act as an interdisciplinary team member by providing direct patient care under multiple levels of care.
Collect and document objective and subjective patient data, in accordance with the agency policies and procedures.
Report data, as appropriate, to the directing registered nurse and other members of the health care team, so that a plan of care is initiated, and changes are accurately addressed.
Actively engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care.
Ensure the patient and their family have adequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Observe patients and report any unusual conditions to professional staff.
Observe patients for safety risks and implement safety measures that are within scope of practice.
Administer medications, within scope of practice, and observe patients for effectiveness in relief of symptoms as well as for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Provide direct patient care, including dressing changes and laboratory tests, as part of the plan of care.
Provide ongoing education and information to patients and family members, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges.
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
Ensure a seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge.
Be flexible in setting and revising priorities for one’s daily assignment based on patient needs/acuity, family requests and available resources.