LPN Homecare - West of I77 Service Area

Cleveland Clinic; Independence (OH); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for homecare services. In this rewarding role, you will provide compassionate and skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care and educating patients and their families. This position offers a structured schedule, with no on-call requirements, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care. Join a dedicated team that values patient-first healthcare and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold a current Ohio LPN license.
• One year of clinical experience in an acute setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications as needed.
• Document patient data and report to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about care benefits and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Experience

Documentation

Communication

Safety Measures

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Education

Accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program

Current Ohio LPN License

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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:

1. Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning.
2. Act as an interdisciplinary team member by providing direct patient care under multiple levels of care.
3. Collect and document objective and subjective patient data, in accordance with the agency policies and procedures.
4. 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.
5. Actively engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care.
6. Ensure the patient and their family have adequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
7. Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
8. Observe patients and report any unusual conditions to professional staff.
9. Observe patients for safety risks and implement safety measures that are within scope of practice.
10. 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.
11. Provide direct patient care, including dressing changes and laboratory tests, as part of the plan of care.
12. Provide ongoing education and information to patients and family members, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges.
13. Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
14. Ensure a seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge.
15. 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:

1. Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
2. Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
3. One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
5. Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
6. Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. M-IV certification.
2. Infusion experience.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

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.

Physical Requirements:

1. Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
2. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
3. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
4. Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
5. 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.
6. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
7. Must be ambulatory and able to drive to patients' homes, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
8. Must be able to read, write and communicate with patients.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.