LPN Clinic - Neurology

About the role

The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides patients with convenient access to the same world-class care provided at Cleveland Clinic's regional hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging and more. As a caregiver on our team, you will experience endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an LPN on our team, 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, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system. This role provides the opportunity to expand your nursing skills through hands-on clinical experience, ongoing education, and professional development while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical records and files.
• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follow Code Blue protocol.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited LPN program
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications:

• One year of clinical experience
• Neurology experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of care in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.

Physical Duties:

• Frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.
• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
• Work is heavy, with 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 a patient into position for treatment; also reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulation of equipment into position.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air‑conditioned areas.
• The potential for exposure to blood and blood‑borne pathogens is significant.
• Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment: This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Schedule

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.