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 on the team, 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.
• Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorization forms, and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Navigate 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.

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 material 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 patient into position for treatment; also reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulating equipment into position.
• Majority of the time indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• Potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens.
• Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

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.

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.
• 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 offers eligible employees 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).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to 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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