LPN – Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the 22-bed Med/Surg unit. You will assist in delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population and support the RN with care plans, medication administration, and patient education.

The position runs days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Ohio LPN licensure and BLS are required; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program; Current Ohio licensure as an LPN; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Preferred qualifications: One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 departmental orientation of new employees and share knowledge.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Euclid Hospital’s 22-bed 5th Floor Med/Surg unit, offers a range of general, urology and gynecologic procedures. 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 days from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.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.).