LPN Ambulatory - Express Care

Cleveland Clinic; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Express Care® Clinics are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our patient-first team in Ohio. You will provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician, document data, and implement the current nursing care plan.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an approved school of practical nursing, current Ohio LPN license, and BLS. Preferred one year of patient care experience and ability to work between 7:30am and 8:00pm.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Nursing assessments

Medication/treatment documentation

Patient education

Adverse reaction observation

Laboratory tests

Education of patients

Education

Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, 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 Express Care® Clinics provide no appointment necessary, walk-in medical convenience for common acute health problems. Under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, optometrist and / or podiatrist, you will perform patient care activities and complete required documentation for patients of all ages.

A caregiver in this position works between 7:30am and 8:00pm.

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).

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.).