LPN Clinic – Family Medicine

About the Role

Join the Cleveland Clinic 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. Cleveland Clinic Community Care offers high-quality, patient-centered primary care for all ages, focusing on prevention, wellness, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, complex diseases, and management of chronic conditions.

As an LPN on the Family Medicine team, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population, making a lasting difference in patients' lives while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and educational resources within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Schedule

This position works days from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files.
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• 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.
• Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient progress in conjunction with the RN or physician.

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

• One year of clinical experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone and fax machines; occasional use of the computer.
• Constant lifting and moving of patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, and manipulation of equipment.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• Significant potential for exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles.
• Follows Standard Precautions using PPE as required for procedures.