RN - Home Health Hospice

Posted:
7/19/2024, 11:22:42 AM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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 Title

RN - Home Health Hospice

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

CC Business Operations Ctr

                     

Department

Hc Hospice Field Staff-Center for Connected Care

                      

Job Code

F2408H

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

8:00pm-8:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


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.   
 

Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not cure; on family, not just the patient; and on quality of life, not duration. Cleveland Clinic’s hospice team includes physicians certified in hospice and palliative medicine, nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides and volunteers. As a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide direct nursing care to patients, implement and monitor patient care plans and supervise LPNs, home care aides and family members/caregivers involved in caring for the patient.  


The ideal future caregiver is someone who:   

  • Puts patients first.  

  • Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.  

  • Provides care with compassion, empathy, and positivity.  

  • Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.  


This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who wants to make meaningful differences in the lives of others while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule.  


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. 


Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

  • Performs accurate and complete admission assessments/reassessments within specified time frame.

  • Assesses patient for safety risks, abuse and neglect.

  • Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

  • Assesses and documents patients' pain using appropriate pain scale and manages patients' pain.

  • Prioritizes and documents patient problems based on assessed needs/problems in collaboration with patient, family and health care team.

  • Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.

  • Escalates change in patient condition to patient’s physician as appropriate.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.  BSN preferred.

Certifications:

  • Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).

  • 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.

Complexity of Work:

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum one year current clinical experience as a registered nurse.
  • Minimum one year experience in an acute medical-surgical or home care setting.  

Physical Requirements:

  • Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

Keywords: nights, PRN, hospice, pall/med, palliative, comfort care, community, flexible, autonomous

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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