LPN - Float Pool

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Float Pool offers caregivers a unique opportunity to provide care for diverse patient populations across multiple units, departments and locations, while learning from some of our most experienced caregivers. As an LPN on our team, you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional, high-quality care to a diverse patient population. This position allows you to make a lasting impact on patients’ lives while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and a variety of educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days varying between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Float Pool Scheduling Expectations:

• PRN Requirement: This position requires a minimum commitment of two days per week. Our clinics operate Monday through Friday.
• Shifts: Shifts are 8 hours in length, starting as early as 7:00 a.m. and ending as late as 6:00 p.m,. and include a 1-hour lunch break.
• Travel: This position requires travel to Weston, Coral Springs, Parkland, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. Travel reimbursement, including tolls, is provided.
  
  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Implement patient care.
• Complete nursing documentation.
• Assess and document pain management.
• Recognize and communicate changes in patients’ condition.
• Report pertinent information to a Charge Nurse or Physician.
• Follow code protocols.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience or in an outpatient setting
• Experience with adult populations
• Experience with EPIC
• Cardiology areas: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
  
  

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.