LPN Ambulatory - Pediatrics Primary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Beachwood, Ohio, is looking for a caregiver to join their team. As a caregiver, you will provide patient-first healthcare, assist with nursing assessments, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

To be successful, candidates must have graduated from an approved nursing school and hold a current Ohio nursing license. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, educating families, and documenting patient observations.

The compensation range is $23.25 to $33.50 per hour, reflecting the anticipated range for new hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under direction of a nurse/physician.
• Collect and document patient data and observations.
• Implement nursing care plans and communicate patients’ responses.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing

Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse

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.

We understand the special needs of young patients. Our pediatricians offer complete care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. We encourage the healthy growth and development of children by emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyles and educating parents and children on safety and accident prevention. We are available for problems that require prompt attention, such as fever, earaches and injuries, as well as preventive checkups, school physicals and immunizations. If necessary, we team up with Cleveland Clinic pediatric specialists from Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm.

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) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of patient care experience
• Prior pediatrics 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.).