Hospice RN - Inpatient Care Center (PRN)

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,870 - 69,603; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an RN for their hospice team. This PRN role involves providing direct patient care, performing assessments, and managing pain for hospice patients. Candidates must have a nursing degree, current Ohio RN license, and BLS certification. Ideal applicants possess strong clinical skills and experience in acute care settings. The position offers flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care during end-of-life phases.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direct patient care to hospice patients.
• Perform admissions assessments and re-assessments.
• Administer medications and coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pain management

Patient care coordination

Patient education

Education

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Come join Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Roger Hospice Care Center where you can make a difference in the community every day. Our caregivers help prepare patients and their families physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. You will work alongside compassionate physicians, nurses and other healthcare staff to offer patients support and comfort as they adjust to the hospice environment. Hospice focuses on providing comfort and quality of life. As an RN on this team, you will collaborate with physicians and fellow caregivers to support patients within our Care Center. This position offers a flexible schedule and autonomy to work independently while serving as an emotional ally and comfort.

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role will work the first 4 weeks, 2 days from 8:00am to 4:30pm, and 2 days from 7:00am to 7:30pm. After that, caregivers will work 3 12-hr shifts until the 12th week.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• One year of current clinical experience as an RN
• One year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Prior experience in hospice/hospital floor

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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.

Keyword: hospice unit, hospice, RN, registered nurse, PRN, per diem

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $43.00
Maximum hourly: $43.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).