LPN - Endoscopy

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Endoscopy department. The role involves day shifts plus on-call, from 7:00am to 5:30pm, supporting an experienced team delivering high-quality GI care.

You will collect patient data, implement care plans with an RN, administer medications, perform routine lab tests and educate patients and families. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited LPN program, Ohio LPN license and BLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations.
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.
• Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Education

Practical or vocational nursing program

Ohio LPN license

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Digestive Disease Institute specializes in medical and surgical treatments for disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most distinguished otolaryngology medical centers in the country.

The Endoscopy department offers upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for esophageal, stomach and duodenal disorders, wireless capsule endoscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy for intestinal disorders, colonoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for colonic disease, and ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic and biliary disorders. This is a highly experienced team of caregivers that collaborate on various endoscopy procedures to achieve excellent medical outcomes for patients.

A caregiver in this position works days + on-call, 7:00am—5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations.
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.
• Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• 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 eye-hand coordination.
• Involves extensive standing and walking.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• 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.).