Night Shift LPN — Telemetry & Med-Surg Care

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is hiring an LPN to support the 4D Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit, delivering high-quality patient care across cardiac, respiratory, GI, and post-operative needs while integrating into the Cleveland Clinic’s renowned care network.

You will administer prescribed medications, assist with ADLs, perform accurate assessments and data collection, collaborate with RNs on care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing competency training,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• One year of clinical experience within the previous three years or graduate within the previous six months of hire.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio.
• For specific areas, must be certified in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and complete admission, ongoing assessments and discharges within the defined time frames; assesses and documents patients' pain levels utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Collaborate with the RN on the formulation, implementation, evaluation and revision of patients' care plans.
• Notify RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings.
• Provide direct care to assigned patients and complete hourly rounding and the rounding log as assigned.
• Delegate and evaluate the care administered by non-licensed personnel.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and approved nursing protocols.
• Apply knowledge of usual dosage, indications and side effects of medications administered.
• Utilize the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Ensure that all medications are secured at all times.
• Utilize appropriate reporting mechanism for any medication errors, near misses, etc.
• Assess the educational needs of the patient and significant others considering cultural issues and other special concerns.
• Collaborate with the RN assigned to the patient on educational needs of the patient.
• Provide basic teaching and educational material to the patient/family on diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care and nutritional needs.
• Review discharge instructions as previously presented by the Physician/RN; documents teaching.
• Complete appropriate annual competency requirements and training as required.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

LPN license (Ohio)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is hiring an LPN to support the 4D Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit, delivering high-quality patient care across cardiac, respiratory, GI, and post-operative needs while integrating into the Cleveland Clinic’s renowned care network.

You will administer prescribed medications, assist with ADLs, perform accurate assessments and data collection, collaborate with RNs on care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing competency training,