Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Homecare – West of I-77
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic currently serves 13 counties in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas. Divided into 4 teams (East1, East2, West and South), each team is then further divided into smaller geographical areas where each caregiver is assigned to a smaller service area within the team. The caregiver in this role will serve patients in the West area (Amherst, Avon, Brook Park, Cleveland, Elyria, Lakewood, Lorain, Parma, Strongsville, Vermillion and Westfield).
Cleveland Clinic Homecare provides skilled nursing, social services and physical, occupational and speech therapy for patients returning home after a hospital stay, outpatient procedure or doctor’s visit. This team continues Cleveland Clinic treatment at home and helps patients learn or re-learn any skills necessary to stay safe and independent at home. As a Licensed Practice Nurse, you will visit and provide care to approximately 6 patients each day in the comfort of their own homes. LPNs in this role typically start and end their day working remotely.
A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM, every 4th weekend and one summer and one winter holiday per year. There are no on-call requirements for this position.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning.
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Act as an interdisciplinary team member by providing direct patient care under multiple levels of care.
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Collect and document objective and subjective patient data, in accordance with the agency policies and procedures.
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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.
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Actively engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care.
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Ensure the patient and their family have adequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
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Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
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Observe patients and report any unusual conditions to professional staff.
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Observe patients for safety risks and implement safety measures that are within scope of practice.
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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.
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Provide direct patient care, including dressing changes and laboratory tests, as part of the plan of care.
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Provide ongoing education and information to patients and family members, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges.
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Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
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Ensure a seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge.
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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:
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Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
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Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
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Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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M-IV certification.
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Infusion experience.
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/
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:
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Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
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Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
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Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
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Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
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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.
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Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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Must be ambulatory and able to drive to patients' homes, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
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Must be able to read, write and communicate with patients.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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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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 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.