LPN Ambulatory - Express Care

Cleveland Clinic; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 32,029 - 46,149; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Strongsville, Ohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our family health and surgery center. In this role, you will provide patient care, document observations, perform assessments, and educate patients. Required qualifications include being a graduate from an approved practical nursing school and holding a current Ohio LPN license. The position offers a pay range of $23.25 to $33.50 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid LPN license in Ohio.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Experience in patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient data and observations.
• Complete nursing assessments and report findings.
• Implement nursing care plans and communicate patient responses.
• Observe and report adverse reactions to treatment.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing

Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Overview

When you join the Cleveland Clinic’s Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center team, you become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers a wide array of services to provide patients with unparalleled care and support. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless appreciation and build a rewarding career.

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 variable hours and may work 8-hour shifts with a start time at 7:30am

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Preferred qualifications

• 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.).