RN Homecare - Maternal Child Outpatient Services

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.       

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is looking to add a Homecare RN to the team who will support Maternal Child Outpatient Services. In this role, you will visit new mothers in their homes one week after delivery. Some of your responsibilities include conducting a full physical evaluation for both the mother and baby, including weight checks for the baby and a mental health evaluation for the mother. This position also entails providing patient education on home and infant safety. You will typically visit an average of 6 patients per day, with the possibility of up to 8, all within Martin and St. Lucie counties. Delivering individual, high-quality care for the mother and baby can result in a positive patient experience and helps ensure the mother is receiving all continued services that are needed. 

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. 

• Perform accurate and complete starts of care, resumptions, recertifications and routine visits. 

• Perform medication reconciliation at each visit. 

• Assess patient for safety risks, abuse and neglect. 

• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. 

• Assess, document and manage patients' pain. 

• Prioritize and document patient problems based on assessed needs and problems in collaboration with patient, family and health care team. 

• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions. 

• Escalate change in patient condition to patient’s physician as appropriate. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN) 

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Florida 

• Two years of prenatal nursing experience in an acute care setting 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Valid Driver's license 

• Proof of automobile insurance coverage 

• Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) within one year of hire 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

• One year of home health experience 

• NRP certification