LPN Flu Nurse - Temporary

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is hiring temporary LPNs for its Flu Program in Akron and surrounding locations. The role focuses on administering vaccines to caregivers and patients, with a flexible shift pattern and weekend opportunities. Candidates must meet Ohio LPN requirements and BLS, with 2 years of IM injection experience.

Join a mission-driven team and contribute to a statewide flu initiative, supporting Main Campus and regional clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Ohio LPN license and BLS.
• Two years of recent clinical experience with IM injections.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccinations and related clinical activities.
• Coordinate and track compliance for health and safety standards.

Skills

LPN License

BLS

IM injections

Clinical nursing

Education

LPN Ohio license

BLS Certification

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 Flu Nurse - Temporary

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Job Code

F99928

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00pm-12:00am

Job Summary

Now Hiring: Temporary LPNs for Cleveland Clinic's Flu Program

Join Cleveland Clinic's annual Flu Program and play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of our caregivers and patients. This temporary opportunity is perfect for LPNs who are committed to making a meaningful impact during flu season.

We are currently hiring: LPNs at $28/hour

Location Support:

While all caregivers must be available to work at Main Campus, there are also opportunities to support flu clinics across a variety of regional locations, including:

Akron General, Union Hospital and Mercy Hospital and Medina Hospital.

Shift & Schedule Details:

A minimum commitment of 2 shifts per week is required
Main Campus hours: 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (8 or 10-hour shifts)
Regional locations hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (8-hour shifts)
Partial shifts are not permitted
A limited number of Saturday shifts may be offered (dates/hours TBD)

Requirements:

Must have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio.
Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire.
Must have 2 years of recent clinical experience with IM injections.

Orientation Details:

All selected candidates must attend mandatory orientation:
Location: Beachwood Administrative Campus
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical activities which include administering vaccinations.

• Coordinates and tracks compliance programs to meet standards of regulatory agencies for the health and safety of employees.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires excellent interpersonal, organizational and project management skills.

• Substantial nursing and medical knowledge across relevant therapeutic areas.

• Must work effectively with all health care disciplines.

Work Experience:

• Two years of recent clinical experience with IM injections required.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

• Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: active or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and /or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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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