LPN Ambulatory - Allergy and Immunology

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Allergy and Immunology team and provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. The position runs from 7:30am to 5:00pm and requires Ohio LPN licensure and BLS certification.

Candidates should have nursing training, strong data collection, and the ability to educate patients and families about treatments and care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
• Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
• Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
• Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Connaissances

Patient care

Nursing assessments

Documentation

Education patients/family

Observation of patients

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Ohio license

Graduate of practical nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Description du poste

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

The Hillcrest Hospital Allergy and Immunology team will offer comprehensive and evidence-based diagnosis and management for adults and children with conditions within the spectrum of allergic/immunology disorders, including asthma, food allergy, atopic dermatitis (eczema), year-round and seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), anaphylaxis, sinusitis, angioedema (swelling), urticaria (hives), stinging insect allergy, common variable immunodeficiency, aspirin sensitivity syndromes, chronic cough and drug allergy.

A caregiver in this position works between 7:30am and 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
• Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
• Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
• Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of patient care experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination, involves extensive standing walking and occasional lifting.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires some 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.25

Maximum hourly: $33.50

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.).