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.
In this role, caregivers will service the following cities: Beachwood, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights and others as needed.
Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not cure; on family, not just the patient; and on quality of life, not duration. Cleveland Clinic’s hospice team includes physicians certified in hospice and palliative medicine, nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides and volunteers. This team works together to support patients wherever they call home.
As an RN, you will provide supervision, assessment, planning, and hands-on care to hospice patients, following agency policies and the care plan set by the team. This opportunity allows you to demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a nurturing attitude while building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and fellow caregivers, all while gaining growth and development opportunities for your dedication.
A caregiver in this position works 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with weekend rotation every 10 weeks and one rotating summer and winter holiday per year required.
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.
- 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 from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- One year of current clinical experience as an RN.
- One year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Proof of automobile insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Two years of critical care, and/or med/surg experience.
- Hospice and/or oncology 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/
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
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Competitive Pay and Mileage Reimbursement
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Excellent Benefits – 401k, health and dental insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Flexible Scheduling
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Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back
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Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
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Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
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Autonomy and Independence — nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.
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Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships — nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care.
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Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.
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Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting packages, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- 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.
Registered nurse, home health, RN, homecare, home care
Pay Range
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