Home Health RN - Eastern Cuyahoga County

Cleveland Clinic

  • Cuyahoga County, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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 Home Health RN - Eastern Cuyahoga CountyLocation IndependenceFacility Business Operations CenterDepartment HC Nursing Team East-Center for Connected CareJob Code T98191Shift Days + CallSchedule 8:00am-5:00pmJob SummaryJob DetailsJoin 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.As a Cleveland Clinic Home Care RN on the East team, you are responsible for delivering high quality support and medical services in a comfortable home setting within eastern Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties. In this role, you will provide assessments, various treatments and education to help avoid readmissions. After seeing patients, you will complete documentation, make calls, attend meetings, coordinate additional care and arrange visit schedules. This position offers an excellent way to not only enhance the healthcare experience but also further develop your skills as a compassionate and dedicated nurse.A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. with on-call, every fourth weekend and one winter/summer holiday requirements.A caregiver who excels in this role will:
  • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Participate in a team-based care model led by the Care Coordinator in each region.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans established by, and report patient needs after each visit to, the Care Coordinator for further case management.
  • Perform accurate and complete starts of care, resumptions, recertification's and routine visits as requested and within specified time frames.
  • Perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
  • Assess patients for safety risks, abuse and neglect.
  • Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
  • Report abnormal findings and/or changes in patient condition to the Physician and update Care Coordinators with those changes and any follow-up needed.
  • Communicate any patient's fall out/missed visits to the Care Coordinator immediately.
  • Participate in and support quality improvement projects and participate in department committees as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • One year of current clinical experience as an RN
  • One year of experience in an acute medical/surgical or homecare setting
  • Valid Ohio Driver's License
  • Proof of automobile insurance coverage ($100,000/$300,000) upon hire and per policy 8-175 thereafter
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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:Why You'll Love Working with Us:Competitive Pay and Mileage ReimbursementExcellent Benefits - 401k, dental and health insuranceTuition ReimbursementFlexible SchedulingSupportive Leadership That Has Your BackOpportunities for Advancement and Professional GrowthWork-Life Balance You Can Count OnAutonomy and Independence — nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships — nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care.Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.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.
RN, registered nurse, home health, homecare, home care, med surg, wound careThe policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.Please review the .Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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