LPN Ambulatory - Urgent Care
About the role
Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center provides world‑class care to residents in and around Avon, Ohio. The facility includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full‑scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy, and more. The Urgent Care department treats a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries such as burns, cuts, colds, flu, sprains, strains, fractures, stings, and bites.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.
- Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
- Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Perform minor maintenance and restocking of equipment.
- Participate in quality initiatives, process improvement, and the departmental orientation of new employees.
- Maintain complete and up‑to‑date documentation and files at all times.
- Educate patients and family members.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include:
- Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
- Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Preferred qualifications include:
- One year of patient care experience.
Physical Requirements
- Full body motion to move and lift patients; manual finger dexterity with good hand‑eye coordination.
- Extensive standing, walking, and occasional lifting (20–50 lb occasionally, 10–25 lb frequently, up to 10 lb constantly).
- Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, irregular hours, and exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
- Use of standard precautions and personal protective equipment as required.
Schedule
Work hours are 7:30 am – 8:00 pm with weekends as assigned (7:30 am – 4:00 pm). Holiday work may be required.
Pay
Minimum hourly rate: $23.25
Maximum hourly rate: $33.50
The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will consider work history, experience, skill set, and education. The range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.