LPN Ambulatory - Urgent Care

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio seeks an LPN to join its Urgent Care team. You will provide patient care under RN/physician direction, administer medications, document data, and educate patients and families. Weekend rotations are required with some holiday coverage.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program, an Ohio LPN license, and BLS certification. One year of patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN).
• BLS certification through AHA or 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.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Assure equipment maintenance and restocking as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of Practical Nursing program

LPN license (Ohio)

BLS certification

Job description

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Richard E. Jacob’s Health Center’s Urgent Care offers care for a wide range of minor illness and injuries, including minor burns and cuts; colds, coughs, sore throats and the flu; sprains, strains and fractures; and stings and bites.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 8:00pm with weekend rotations from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Possible holidays may be required.

Job 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.


• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.


• Provide minor maintenance and restocking of equipment.


• Participate in quality initiative and process and the departmental orientation of new employees.


• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.


• 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 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.).