LPN Hospice PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Independence (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,220 - 45,889; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a PRN LPN to provide patient-first healthcare in the comfort of patients' homes, ensuring continuity of care and coordinating discharge plans. The ideal candidate will have a valid Ohio LPN license, BLS certification, and one year of clinical experience. Flexibility in hours is important for this role, which focuses on home care services for patients following hospital stays.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of automobile insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning.
• Collect and document objective and subjective patient data.
• Report data to the registered nurse and team members.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Flexibility

Education

Graduate from an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program

Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

LPN Hospice PRN

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient‑first healthcare. You will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic Homecare provides skilled nursing, social services, and 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 skills necessary to stay safe and independent. As an LPN in the South Team, you will support the Akron/Canton region as well as Medina, Wooster, Fairlawn and Hartville. In this role you will visit and provide care to approximately six patients each day in the comfort of their own homes. LPNs typically start and end their day working remotely.

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this position works variable, flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning.
• Act as an interdisciplinary team member by providing direct patient care under multiple levels of care.
• Collect and document objective and subjective patient data in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Report data, as appropriate, to the directing registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team so a plan of care is initiated and changes are accurately addressed.
• Actively engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care.
• Ensure the patient and their family have adequate knowledge and understanding of the hospice or homecare benefit, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Observe patients and report any unusual conditions to professional staff.
• Observe patients for safety risks and implement safety measures within scope of practice.
• Administer medications within scope of practice and observe patients for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Provide direct patient care, including dressing changes and laboratory tests, as part of the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing education and information to patients and family members, considering cultural issues and other special challenges.
• Maintain complete and up‑to‑date documentation and files regarding patient condition and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Ensure a seamless transition to the residential setting by coordinating services at time of discharge.
• Be flexible in setting and revising priorities for one’s daily assignment based on patient needs/acuity, family requests and available resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Infusion experience.
• Hospice experience.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• 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.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
• Must be ambulatory and able to drive to patients’ homes, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate with patients.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $28.35
Maximum hourly: $28.35

The pay range displayed on this posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation will be determined after considering work history, experience, skill set and education. The range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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Cleveland Clinic Home Care Services is a full‑service home health agency dedicated to continuing 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 learn more about our services, please visit us at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/connected-care/services/home-care#overview-tab

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