LPN Ambulatory - Primary Care

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s Green Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient-first care team. You will provide high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations and support ongoing professional development within a respected healthcare system.

In this role, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician, perform assessments, document findings, and help implement care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current Ohio License as an LPN.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team at the Akron General’s – Green Health and Wellness Center, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Primary care caregivers are typically the first medical point of contact for patients, helping to manage your overall health, diagnose new illnesses and manage chronic diseases. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Cleveland Clinic, you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients in our department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is seeking to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development.

Shift

a caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must have the ability to float to Akron and Suburban.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver

• 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.).