LPN Clinic - Gastroenterology

Cleveland Clinic; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic West Palm Beach is hiring an LPN Gastroenterology to deliver patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include med administration, precise charting, forms completion, and pain assessment; familiarity with EPIC is preferred. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to patient safety goals, and timely response to Code Blue calls. Licensed LPN in Florida and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical records.
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol.

Skills

Nursing skills

Infection control

Computer literacy

Education

Florida LPN license

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic West Palm Beach team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an LPN Gastroenterology, you will collaborate with fellow caregivers to provide exceptional, high-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while developing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and the many educational resources available throughout the Cleveland Clinic system.

This role provides the opportunity to expand your nursing skills through hands-on clinical experience, ongoing education, and professional development while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients across the lifespan.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical records and files.
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Certification
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience
• EPIC experience
• One year of outpatient experience

Physical Requirements

• Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.
• Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
• Work is heavy, with constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• You will be stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulation of equipment into position.
• Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is significant.
• Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment

• This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

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