LPN Ambulatory – Urgent Care

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Jackson Township is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Urgent and Outpatient Care Center. You will support the care team with patient assessments, education and routine labs in a fast-paced setting.

Minimum qualifications include an approved Practical Nursing program, an Ohio LPN license and BLS certification. The schedule includes varied shifts 8:00 AM–8:00 PM with every other weekend, onsite at Mercy Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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

LPN

BLS Certification

Ohio license

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital’s Urgent and Outpatient Care Center located in the heart of Jackson Township. This center offers top-quality patient care and a variety of services and specialties, such as bone density, cardiac diagnostics, cardiovascular medicine, CT scan, mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine, pain management, physical therapy, primary care, sleep medicine, sports medicine, ultrasound, x-ray and urgent care. Here, 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.

Cleveland Clinic Express Care® Clinics and Urgent Care Clinics are designed to provide patients with quick access to medical care for common health problems. Mercy Hospital’s Urgent and Outpatient Care Center in Jackson Township is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to the Urgent Care team. 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 varying days and hours between 8:00AM – 8:00PM, including every other weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform 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

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.).