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Join Cleveland Clinic where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hospice, you will work under the direction of an RN or physician to provide basic bedside care within prescribed limitations for our patients Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to observing patients, reporting abnormal findings or changes in patients’ condition, collecting data for patient assessment, administering medication, and performing routine laboratory tests.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Provides care with compassion and empathy.
• Excels in a fast-paced environment.
• Can critically think and problem-solve for patients’ best interests.
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:
Actively engages and educates potential customers to the benefits and appropriateness of care.
Ensures the patient and his/her family has adequate knowledge and understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
For hospice only, processes incoming referrals.
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a RN.
Observes patients and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff.
Observes for safety risk and implements safety measures that are within scope of practice.
Administers medications, within scope of practice, and observes patients for effectiveness in relief of symptoms as well as for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Provides direct patient care including dressing changes and laboratory tests as part of the plan of care.
Provides ongoing education and information to patients and family members, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges.
Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
Ensures seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge.
Flexibility in setting and revising priorities for one’s daily assignment based on patient needs/acuity, family requests and available resources.
Other duties as assigned.
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Certifications:
Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
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.
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Keywords: comfort care, pall/med, palliative, licensed practical nurse, home, community
Full Time
$46k-55k (estimate)
01/12/2024
05/05/2024
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