Cleveland Clinic
Location
Tigard, Oregon
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Homecare department, you will ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning while providing direct patient care. You will also collect and document patient data and report findings to the registered nurse and other healthcare team members.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program and hold a current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in an acute setting is required, with previous hospice or homecare experience preferred.
include 2 holidays per year and every 4th weekend rotation. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning. Act as an interdisciplinary team member by providing direct patient care under multiple levels of care. Collect and document objective and subjective patient data, in accordance with the agency policies and procedures. Report data, as appropriate, to the directing registered nurse and other members of the health care team, so that a plan of care is initiated, and changes are accurately addressed. Actively engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care. Ensure the patient and their family have adequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate. Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Observe patients and report any unusual conditions to professional staff. Observe patients for safety risks and implement safety measures that are within scope of practice. Administer medications, within scope of practice, and observe patients for effectiveness in relief of symptoms as well as for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Provide direct patient care, including dressing changes and laboratory tests, as part of the plan of care. Provide ongoing education and information to patients and family members, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges. Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions. Ensure a seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge. Be flexible in setting and revising priorities for one’s daily assignment based on patient needs/acuity, family requests and available resources. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: M-IV certification Infusion Physical Requirements: Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Must be ambulatory and able to drive to patients' homes, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient. Must be able to read, write and communicate with patients. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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