LPN Clinic - Internal Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in West Palm Beach is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Internal Medicine. You will join a team of caregivers delivering patient-first care and supporting providers in a fast-paced clinic.

This role emphasizes accurate documentation, medication administration, and adherence to safety standards. The schedule is days from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with opportunities for professional growth within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program.
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certification.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Computer literacy.
• One year of clinical experience (preferred).
• EPIC experience (preferred).
• One year of outpatient experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

Infection control knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

LPN License (Florida)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

LPN Clinic - Internal Medicine

Location

West Palm Beach

Facility

Florida West Palm Beach

Department

Wpb General Internal Medicine-Weston Hospital

Job Code

G0582F

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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 for Internal Medicine, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, high-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered 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 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 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 patients 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 instruction and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
• Work is heavy, 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 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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