Clinical Assistant I – Gastroenterology

About the role

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, along with the Scully Endoscopy Center, diagnoses and treats patients with digestive problems and conditions. As a Clinical Assistant, you will assist LPNs, RNs, and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients as appropriate.
• Accurately administer medications and document nursing activities such as medical records, authorization forms, and laboratory requisitions.
• Perform pain management assessments and document findings.
• Recognize and report changes in patient status to the Charge Nurse or Physician.
• Implement and follow through with nursing interventions.
• Maintain complete and updated patient documentation and files.
• Teach patients as needed under the supervision of RN or Physician.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.

Requirements

• 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

• One year of clinical experience

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Heavy, constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
• Stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving patients into position for treatment; also reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulating equipment into position.
• Working conditions: Indoor in air-conditioned areas.
• Potential exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens requiring 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.

Nursing Support Career Paths

Cleveland Clinic is committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:

• Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career.
• There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team.

Benefits Offerings

• Health Plan Options: You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care: Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care: Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage: Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan: Eligible employees have an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• 401(k)/403(b) Plan: Participants can take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver Discounts: We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption Assistance: We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program: The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund: This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

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