LPN Clinic - Family Care

About the Role

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Department of Family Medicine provides comprehensive health care for the individual and family focused on the prevention of diseases and the promotion of health and wellness.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Family Medicine team at St. Lucie West Medical Center, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Responsibilities

• Rooming intakes, med-well visits, vaccinations, in-baskets, and answering the pharmacy line
• Hospital discharge follow-up documentation and authorizations
• Provide professional nursing care to patients
• Administer medication
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation
• Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians
• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO
• Follow Code Blue protocol

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Experience with technology and computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• One year of clinical experience

Schedule

This position works Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Start/end times may vary based on the needs of the department.

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
• 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 patients into position for treatment
• Reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulation of equipment into position

Working Conditions

• The majority of the time is spent indoors in air-conditioned areas
• Potential for exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens is significant
• Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment
• High exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids mandates the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures