RN Hospice

Cleveland Clinic; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is hiring an RN Hospice Caregiver to support patients and families across the Southwest area. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care with collaboration among physicians, RNs, social workers and home care staff.

You will work a 11:00am–11:30pm shift with weekend rotations every three weeks and holiday requirements, ensuring quality end-of-life care. The ideal candidate will have an Ohio RN license, BLS, and 1+ year of relevant clinical experience; a BSN and

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).
• One year of current clinical experience as an RN.
• One year of experience in an acute medical-surgical or critical care setting.
• Valid Driver’s License with proof of automobile insurance ($100,000/$300,000).
• BSN preferred; Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Autonomy

Patient care

Education

RN Licensure (Ohio)

Job description

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

Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not a cure, and on quality of life, not duration. As RN this team, you will collaborate with physicians, RNs, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and volunteers to support patients wherever they call home. This position offers a flexible schedule and autonomy to work independently, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This caregiver will provide care to patients residing in the Southwest area – Medina, West Akron, Fairlawn, Lodi and other surrounding villages and townships.

A caregiver in this position works 11:00am to 11:30pm with weekend rotations occurring every 3 weeks. Holiday requirements include 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.

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) in the State of Ohio
• 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 Driver’s License (VDL) and proof of automobile insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage required

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

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.).