LPN Ambulatory - General Surgery

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Main Campus in Cleveland, OH. The role supports nursing care Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with responsibilities including data collection, assessments, implementing care plans, monitoring reactions, lab work, and patient education.

Minimum qualifications include an approved PN program, an Ohio LPN license, and BLS certification; a year of patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• Current Ohio license as an LPN.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• One year of patient care experience (preferred).

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, medications or treatments and communicate patients’ responses.
• Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing

Current Ohio license as an LPN

BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross

One year of patient care experience

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
A caregiver in this position will primarily work Monday through Friday from 8:0am-4:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 (LPN)
• 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.).