What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Ambulatory - Pulmonary position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Stuart Family Health Center, 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.
World-renowned specialists at Cleveland Clinic in Florida’s Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine treat patients with disorders relating to the lungs, breathing and sleep. By joining the Pulmonary team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients in our department. You will be the first clinical provider the patient sees, requiring you to perform active listening and show empathy in order to create the next steps in the care plan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:30AM – 5:00PM. Floating to St. Lucie West on Fridays will be required.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.
Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Perform routine laboratory tests.
Educate patients and family members.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of patient care experience
Physical Requirements:
Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination, involves extensive standing walking and occasional lifting.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000