LPN Home Care

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At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title LPN Home Care Location Independence Facility Business Operations Center Department HC Nursing Team South- Center for Connected Care Job Code G1800H Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. The caregiver in this role will serve patients on the South team, covering Medina and Wayne counties. These cities include but are not limited too: Wooster, Medina, Wadsworth, Brunswick, Valley City, Lodi, Orrville and Rittman 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. A caregiver in this position works Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 4:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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 the agency policies and procedures. 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. Actively engage with and educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of care. Ensure the patient and their family have adequate knowledge and an 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 that are within scope of practice. 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. 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, taking into consideration cultural issues and other special challenges. Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and 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 for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program. Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident coverage. Knowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulations. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: M-IV certification. Infusion 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/ 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. To find out more about our services, please visit us on the internet: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/connected-care/services/home-care#overview-tab Going home with Cleveland Clinic.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGJq8Ce8j0 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

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