LPN: Pre-Op Assessment Clinic for Safer Surgeries

Cleveland Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Stuart Family Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Medicine Preoperative Assessment Clinic (MPAC). You’ll assess patients, optimize medications, and prepare them for surgery within a supportive Cleveland Clinic setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with RNs and physicians. Day shifts run 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Florida LPN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program.
• Current Florida licensure as an LPN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Experience with technology and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records.
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Recognize changes in patient status and report to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
• Educate patients and families.
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals per JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Computer literacy

Infection control

Technology experience

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Stuart Family Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Medicine Preoperative Assessment Clinic (MPAC). You’ll assess patients, optimize medications, and prepare them for surgery within a supportive Cleveland Clinic setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with RNs and physicians. Day shifts run 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Florida LPN license and BLS are required.