LPN Nurse: Hands-on Care, Education & Growth

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to collect and document patient data, support the nursing assessment, and implement the plan of care under RN supervision. The role requires an accredited nursing program completion and an active Ohio LPN license with BLS, and possibly PALS/ACLS depending on department.

Responsibilities include communicating patient responses, aiding in care plan revisions, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Ohio LPN license; BLS certification required.
• PALS and ACLS certifications recommended for Emergency Department roles.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents objective and subjective data and observations about the patient.
• Contributes observations and health information to the nursing assessment and reports all data to the RN or authorized directing health care provider.
• Implements the current plan of nursing care at the direction of the RN, or the medication or treatment authorized by the authorized directing health care provider.
• Documents and verbally communicates the patient’s response to the nursing plan of care or the medication or treatment including observing patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments and performing routine laboratory tests.
• Contributes to the revision of the nursing plan of care.
• Provides education and information to patients and family members.
• Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned.
• Maintains professional growth and development within nursing field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.

Tools

LPN license (OH)

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to collect and document patient data, support the nursing assessment, and implement the plan of care under RN supervision. The role requires an accredited nursing program completion and an active Ohio LPN license with BLS, and possibly PALS/ACLS depending on department.

Responsibilities include communicating patient responses, aiding in care plan revisions, and educating patients and families.