LPN – General Medicine/Geriatric Medicine

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is hiring an LPN for the 5th Floor General Medicine/Geriatric Medicine Unit in Cleveland, OH. You will assist in delivering high-quality patient care, document data, implement care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and families. The role falls on a night shift from 7:00 p.m.

to 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotations. Minimum qualifications include graduation from a Practical or Vocational Nursing program, Ohio LPN licensure,

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 AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document and report patient data to RN or provider.
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and assist with revisions.
• Administer medications and observe for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient data collection

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Hillcrest Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

The 5th Floor General Medicine/Geriatric Medicine Unit is a 59-bed unit that supports adults and geriatric patients receiving medical, neurological and telemetry attention. As an LPN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations to the RN or authorized directing health care provider.
• 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.
• Participate in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program
• Current Ohio licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Or the 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.).