LPN – Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is a renowned institution dedicated to providing high-quality care to the community. The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is a specialized unit within Akron General that focuses on diagnosing and treating epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and report patient data and observations to the RN or authorized directing health care provider.
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.
• Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Participate in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, share knowledge, experiences, and provide guidance when assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program
• Current Ohio licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications

• One year of patient care experience
• Epilepsy Monitoring Unit experience
• Critical care experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking from department to department
• Sitting at a workstation or desk
• Standing
• Occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs., such as files, documents and computer printouts
• Finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level

Mental Demands

• Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests
• Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department directors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to ensure operational efficiency
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions
• Ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers

Special Demands

• Minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities
• Self-starting and self-motivating
• Working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for this position is from $23.25 to $33.50 per hour, with the actual compensation determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials, overtime, etc., nor does it include the value of the Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package.