LPN Ambulatory - Family Medicine

Cleveland Clinic; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Protective Equipment provided

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join the Family Medicine team. You will provide patient care under supervision, document data, and participate in the care plan with RNs and physicians.

A supportive environment helps you build a rewarding career in one of the world’s leading health systems. Minimum qualifications include an approved Practical Nursing program, an Ohio LPN license, and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from approved Practical Nursing program.
• Current Ohio LPN license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN, Physician, Optometrist and/or Podiatrist.
• Collect and document objective/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.
• Participate in the departmental orientation of new employees, share knowledge and provide guidance when assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Family Medicine team is uniquely trained to care for patients as a whole person, regardless of age or sex. The cornerstone of Family Medicine is an ongoing, personal relationship between caregivers and patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Caregivers and patients work together to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. This role will be stationed at Doylestown Family Medicine.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN, Physician, Optometrist and/or Podiatrist.
• Collect and document objective/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.
• Participate in the departmental orientation of new employees, share knowledge and provide guidance when assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)
• 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.).