LPN Clinic - Orthopaedic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a caregiver to provide professional nursing care. Responsibilities include administering medication and maintaining patient documentation. Ideal candidates must have a Florida LPN license and basic BLS certification. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to adhere to safety protocols. Supportive environment with career growth opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Experience with technology.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records.
• Implement pain management assessments.
• Educate patients and families.
• Recognize changes in patient status and report to charge nurse or physicians.
• Educate patients and families.
• Follow safety protocols including Code Blue.

Skills

BLS certification

Infection control

Technology experience

Computer literacy

Education

Florida LPN license

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami‑Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. 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.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM or 7:30AM – 4:30PM.

Travelling to Coral Springs 2 days per week will be required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files.
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
• Educate patients, families and others.
• 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 an accredited LPN program
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Experience with technology
• Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience
• Phlebotomy background
• Orthopaedic background

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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