LPN geriatric psych

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is seeking a dedicated LPN to join the Geriatric Psychiatry unit, serving patients aged 55 and older. You will assist with medication administration, daily care, and data collection under the supervision of the RN, contributing to high-quality nursing practice within a Magnet hospital.

The position involves day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with opportunities for ongoing training, education resources, and professional growth within the Cleveland Clinic

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification required within one year of hire.
• Must be certified in medication administration and IV therapy where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission, ongoing assessments and discharge documentation within defined timeframes.
• Collaborate with the RN to formulate and adjust patient care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Provide direct patient care and assist with ADLs as needed.
• Educate patients and family on diagnoses, tests, medications and safety.

Skills

LPN licensure

Medication administration

IV therapy

BLS certified

Ohio nursing registration

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Lutheran Hospital’s Geriatric Psych Unit specializes in the unique care mental health needs of patients ages 55 and older. This unit is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier and more productive lives through evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of any disturbances of thought, feelings, mood, behavior, and any co-morbidities. As an LPN on this team, you will assist fellow nursing staff in daily department activities, such as medication administration, assistance with ADLs and collecting patient data. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your skills through hands‑on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform accurate and complete admission, ongoing assessments and discharges within the defined time frames; assesses and documents patients' pain levels utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Collaborate with the RN on the formulation, implementation, evaluation and revision of patients' care plans.
• Notify RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings.
• Provide direct care to assigned patients and complete hourly rounding and the rounding log as assigned.
• Delegate and evaluate the care administered by non‑licensed personnel.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and approved nursing protocols.
• Apply knowledge of usual dosage, indications and side effects of medications administered.
• Utilize the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Ensure that all medications are secured at all times.
• Utilize appropriate reporting mechanism for any medication errors, near misses, etc.
• Assess the educational needs of the patient and significant others considering cultural issues and other special concerns.
• Collaborate with the RN assigned to the patient on educational needs of the patient.
• Provide basic teaching and educational material to the patient/family on diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self‑care and nutritional needs.
• Review discharge instructions as previously presented by the Physician/RN; documents teaching.
• Complete appropriate annual competency requirements and training as required.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
• One year of clinical experience within the previous three years
• OR must have graduated within the previous six months of hire
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio
• For specific areas, must be certified in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification within one year of hire

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• 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

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