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Job TitleRN Hospice Home Health

                        

LocationIndependence

                    

FacilityBusiness Operations Center

                     

DepartmentHc Hospice Field Staff-Center for Connected Care

                      

Job CodeF99913

                     

ShiftEvenings

                       

Schedule11:00am-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

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 RN this team, you will collaborate with physicians, RNs, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and volunteers to support patients wherever they call home. This position offers a flexible schedule and autonomy to work independently, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

A caregiver in this role works hours of 11:00am to 11:30pm and every other weekend. 1 winter and 1 summer holiday is required and will rotate every 3 years.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Graduate from an accredited School of Professional NursingCurrent licensure as a RN in the State of OhioBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)Valid Driver’s License (VDL) and proof of $100,000/$300,000 automobile insurance coverageMinimum 1 year current clinical experience as a registered nurse.Minimum 1 year experience in an acute medical-surgical or home care setting.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

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

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

Competitive Pay and Mileage ReimbursementExcellent Benefits - 401k, health and dental insuranceFlexible SchedulingSupportive Leadership That Has Your BackOpportunities for Advancement and Professional GrowthWork-Life Balance You Can Count OnAutonomy 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.

Cleveland Clinic Home Care Services is a full service home health agency dedicated to continue the World-Class Cleveland Clinic care at home. Our services include skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy as well as social work and home health aide. To find out more about our services, please visit us on the internet: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/connected-care/services/home-care#overview-tab

Going home with Cleveland Clinic…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGJq8Ce8j0

Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting packages, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.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: 3-12s, palliative, hospice, registered nurse, comfort care

                       

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.

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