LPN - Urology Practice

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a part-time LPN for the Urology Practice at Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, FL. You will support RNs and physicians providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, pain assessments, patient education, and comprehensive documentation. Strong infection control knowledge and Florida LPN licensure are required, with BLS certification and 1 year of clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current Florida licensure as an LPN.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients as appropriate.
• Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Recognize changes in patient status and report to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
• Perform patient teaching under RN/Physician supervision.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.

Skills

Computer literacy

Infection control

Education

LPN program graduate

Florida LPN license

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 - Urology Practice

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Urology-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

0010IR

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

At Cleveland Clinic Florida, patients receive complete, compassionate care. Our urologists have the highest level of training in their field — and they understand the sensitive nature of urologic care. We specialize in conditions that affect the bladder, kidneys, prostate and male genitals. As a Clinical Assistant (LPN), you will assist your fellow LPNs, RNs and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention. This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further our numerous educational or professional development opportunities.

A caregiver in this position workspart-time daysfrom 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide professional nursing care to patients asappropriate.
• Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Recognize changes in patient status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
• Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
• Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician.
• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
• Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of Infection Control Practices
• Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.
• Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
• Work is heavy, constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• You will be stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.
• Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• The potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is significant.
• Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.