The Registered Nurse will provide supervision, assessment, planning, and direct patient care to hospice patients, including performing accurate admissions assessments and managing patient pain. This role involves coordinating care for a caseload of patients, documenting changes, and evaluating/revising plans of care while providing necessary education to patients and families.
Requirements summary
Minimum Qualifications
require graduation from an accredited school of nursing, current RN licensure, current BLS certification from AHA, a valid State Driver's License with required auto insurance, one year of current clinical experience as an RN, and one year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting.
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Job Title Hospice RN - Inpatient Care Center (Nights) Location Akron Facility Justin Rogers Hosp Care Center Department Hospice Care Center-Center for Connected Care Job Code F99913 Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm-7:30am 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 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 7:00pm to 7:30am.
Caregivers will also work every other weekend and 2 holidays a year.
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.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401k
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 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 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 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.
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Our services include skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy as well as social work and home health aide.
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.
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All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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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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