LPN – Med/Surg

Cleveland Clinic; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital as an LPN on the Med/Surg 5th Floor. The 22-bed unit handles general, urology and gynecologic care. Shifts are days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

You will collect and report patient data, implement care plans, administer medications, perform routine tests, educate patients and families, and assist with staff orientation within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program.
• Current Ohio licensure as an LPN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations to the RN.
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to revisions.
• Administer medications and observe for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program

Current Ohio licensure as an LPN

Basic Life Support (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 – Med/Surg

Location

Euclid

Facility

Euclid Hospital

Department

Med Surg 5Th Floor-Euclid Hospital

Job Code

G18005

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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 5thFloor 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.

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.

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