LPN Hospice

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

11d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides hospice or homecare services to approximately six patients each day in their homes. The role is part of Cleveland Clinic’s Homecare and Hospice operations and involves visiting patients throughout the service area. LPNs typically start and end their day working remotely. The caregiver works 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every fourth weekend and holiday rotations required. The LPN provides direct patient care under multiple levels of care and works as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient data, contributing information for RN assessment, administering medications within scope of practice, delivering care such as dressing changes and laboratory tests, educating patients and families, and coordinating care and discharge transitions. The caregiver also monitors patient safety and treatment effectiveness, reports changes or unusual conditions to the care team, and adjusts daily priorities according to patient needs and available resources.

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 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

Prior hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning.
Provide direct patient care as an interdisciplinary team member under multiple levels of care.
Collect and document objective and subjective patient data in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Report data to the directing registered nurse and other healthcare team members so that the plan of care can be initiated and changes addressed.
Engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care.
Ensure patients and families understand the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
Contribute to patient assessments by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Observe patients and report unusual conditions to professional staff.
Observe patients for safety risks and implement safety measures within scope of practice.
Administer medications within scope of practice and observe their effectiveness and any adverse reactions.
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, considering cultural issues and other special challenges.
Maintain complete, up-to-date documentation regarding patient condition and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
Coordinate services at discharge to ensure a seamless transition to the residential setting.
Set and revise daily assignment priorities flexibly based on patient needs and acuity, family requests, and available resources.