LPN Clinic - Cardiology

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Team Lead to support patient-centered healthcare in the Cardiology department. You will oversee patient outreach, facilitate pre-operative and post-operative calls, and ensure high-quality nursing care.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, state RN license, and a BLS certification, with a preference for supervisory experience. Join a respected organization offering support and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Two years of recent experience as an RN.
• Previous charge nurse or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient calls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient outreach

Clinical oversight

Quality initiatives

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Team Lead in the Cardiology department, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary care team to provide professional nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting. This role is responsible for patient outreach prior to cardiology procedures, including providing reminders regarding diet and medication adjustments prior to surgery, as well as managing pre-operative and post-operative patient calls. You will assist in providing clinical oversight to caregivers and patients, coordinate and resolve daily operational issues within a specified clinical area, and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform duties of the RN ambulatory
• Coordinate and resolve daily operational issues in specified clinical area.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives.
• Facilitate orientation, teaching, coaching and mentoring of assigned employees.
• Assist in the preparation of the department specific education for patients and colleagues.
• Participate in quality initiatives, process improvement and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience and patient safety.
• Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transition of care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Two years of recent experience as an RN

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
• Previous charge nurse or supervisory experience
• Prior experience in general surgery or cardiology

Physical Requirements

• Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of care in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.
• Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
• Work is heavy, with 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 a 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

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.