LPN Ambulatory - Hematology/Oncology

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an LPN for ambulatory care at the Stow Health and Wellness center. The role supports Hematology/Oncology and collaborates with RNs and physicians to ensure quality patient care.

You will float to nearby facilities as needed, with a schedule of 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, in a patient-focused environment that emphasizes safety and education.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Must hold an Ohio LPN license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN 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.

Education

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)

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

LPN Ambulatory - Hematology/Oncology

Location

Stow

Facility

Stow Health and Wellness

Department

Hematology and Oncology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

G99982

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.

As an LPN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands‑on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The main location is at Stow, but will float to Tallmadge, Bath, POB and Green facilities about once per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN 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

• 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

• 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.

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