RN Hospice NE - Hospice Care Center

Cleveland Clinic

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. Job Details 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. Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not a cure, and on quality of life, not duration. As an RN this team, you will collaborate with physicians and fellow caregivers to support patients within our Care Center. In this role, you can make a difference in how they view and adapt to an uncertain future, no matter what that may hold. Additionally, this position offers a flexible schedule and autonomy to work independently, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while continuing to serve as an emotional ally and comfort. A caregiver in this role will work 7:00am to 7:30pm. Caregivers will also work every other weekend and 2 holidays a year.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Valid State Driver’s License (VDL) and proof of $100,000/$300,000 automobile
One year of current clinical experience as an RN
One year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, assessment, planning and direct patient care to hospice patients.
Perform accurate and complete admissions assessments and re-assessments.
Assess patients for safety risks, abuse and neglect.
Assess, document and manage patient’s pain.
Prioritize and document patient problems.
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately with a focus on patient comfort.
Coordinate care for managing a caseload of patients.
Document changes in patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care/interventions.
Evaluate, update and revise plans of care.
Assess educational needs of patients, caregivers and family while considering cultural issues and other special challenges.
Provide teaching and educational material to patients and families concerning diagnosis, diagnostic tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medication food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care and nutritional needs.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Mileage Reimbursement
Excellent Benefits - 401k, health and dental insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back
Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
Autonomy and Independence — nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.
Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships — nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care.
Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.
Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.