PRN LPN - Transitional Care and Discharge Unit

About the role

Mercy Hospital’s 4A Transitional Care and Discharge Unit is a 12-bed unit that will be opening permanently to reduce Emergency Department Holding and to promote better throughput. Patients in this unit consist of those who are transitioning from acute care to home or another care setting and patients who no longer require the intensity of acute hospital care but still need specialized medical, nursing or other care before discharge.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations.
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.
• Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of related nursing experience for internal candidates
• Two years of recent related nursing experience for external candidates

Physical Requirements

• Full body motion to move and lift patients
• Manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination
• Extensive standing walking and occasional lifting
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• Exposure to communicable diseases or body 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

Benefits

• Nursing Support Career Paths
• Health Plan Options
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Caregiver discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Pay

Minimum hourly: $28.35 Maximum hourly: $28.35

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.).