LPN Clinic Family Medicine

LPN Clinic - Family Medicine Cleveland Clinic - 3.8 Stuart, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy BLS Certification Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Basic life support Computer skills LPN Full Job Description 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 work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world . Family physicians are dedicated to treating you as a whole person. Unlike other physicians who specialize in treating one particular organ or disease, Family Physicians are uniquely trained to care for you as a whole person, regardless of your age or sex. As an LPN on the Family Medicine 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 . A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM - 6 :00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Educate patients, families and others. Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO. Follow Code Blue protocol. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of Accredited LPN program Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross Knowledge of infection control practices Experience with technology Computer literacy Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of clinical experience

Physical Requirements:

Essential Duties:

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

Physical Duties:

This position requires 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. Work is heavy, 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. You will be stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be 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. Pay Range Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.