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RN Hospice Coordinator - South Region Hospitals

Cleveland Clinic

#Registered Nurse #Patient Advocacy #BLS Certification #Acute Care #Clinical Assessment

Quick overview

Coordinate hospice services and inpatient referrals to ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home or facility. Perform patient assessments, manage pain and symptom care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to update care plans.

Requirements summary

Requires a nursing degree, current RN licensure, and BLS certification. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in both a clinic setting and an acute med/surg or critical care environment.

professional certificatebachelor degreePatient AssessmentPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute Care

Job description

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 Hospice Coordinator - South Region Hospitals Location Independence Facility Business Operations Center Department Hc Hospice Office-Center for Connected Care Job Code F2418H Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-8:30pm 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.
Keeping patients connected to the highest quality care as they transition from the hospital to home or a facility is part of the Cleveland Clinic innovative approach to value-based care.
As a Hospice Coordinator, you will be at their side the whole way, ensuring a smooth adjustment to their new routine.
Through our Center for Connected Care, you will help provide a full continuum of care by processing inpatient referrals, coordinating discharge plans, coordinating services and more.
Your efforts directly enhance the quality of life for patients and their families every day.
This position will support our southern region – Akron General, Medina, Lodi and Mercy.
A caregiver in this role will work three 12-hour shifts per week from 8:00am to 8:30pm, with all worked hours performed on-site within the hospitals (covering Akron General, Medina, Mercy and Lodi Hospitals).
This position includes an every-fourth-weekend rotation and a holiday requirement of two holidays per year, including one summer holiday and one winter holiday.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the assigned functions related to the coordination of services with internal and external referral sources.
Process inpatient referrals into hospice, ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning in contract facilities.
Actively educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of hospice care.
Ensure patients and their families have adequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice benefit.
Process inquiries for all new referrals (internal and external).
Ensure a seamless transition from hospital to the community setting by ordering medical supplies and DME, handing off communication with the field team and documenting in the electronic medical record.
Perform assessment of potential patients consistent with Cleveland Clinic Hospice policies, procedures and admission criteria alongside the physician.
Perform admission assessments for new admissions into contracted facilities and document information in the EMR within specified time frame.
Plan the delivery of patient care in collaboration with other disciplines to provide comfort and symptom management.
Perform daily assessment and coordinate the plan of care with inpatient staff for General Inpatients (GIP).
Assess patient for safety risks, abuse and neglect.
Assess and document pain using the appropriate pain scale and manage patient’s pain.
Document changes in patient condition and effectiveness/timeliness of care/interventions.
Evaluate, update and revise the plan of care to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes.
Know action, usual dosage, indications and side effects of medications administered.
Attend interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) One year of current clinic experience as an RN One year of experience in an acute med/surg or critical care setting Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations Ability to travel to hospitals and community referral sources Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting packages, manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.
Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
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 drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
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What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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