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LPN - Med/Surg Telemetry

Cleveland Clinic • Full-time • Cleveland, Ohio, United States • 3d ago

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Job Title

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

Department

4D Medical Unit-Lutheran Hospital

Job Code

G0000W

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am/11:00pm-11:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med/Surg Telemetry

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. While enjoying the perks of being in the heart of Cleveland, you will also 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.

Lutheran Hospital’s 4D Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Unit is a 44-bed nursing unit that provides cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurological, infectious disease, substance abuse, behavioral health, pre-operative and post-operative care. Known for exceeding patients’ expectations and high-quality patient care, you’ll be joining a collaborative team where caregivers function as one team and patients are put first.

A caregiver in this position works Nights, 7:00pm—7:30am or 11:00pm—11:30am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Provide care under the direction of an RN for assigned patients.

Assist with data collection, medication administration and treatments.

Perform accurate and complete admission, ongoing assessments and discharges within the defined time frames.

Assess and document patients' pain levels utilizingappropriate protocols.

Collaborate with the RN on the formulation, implementation, evaluation and revision of patients' care plans.

Notify the RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings.

Provide direct care to assigned patients and complete hourly rounding and the rounding log as assigned.

Delegate and evaluate the care administered by non-licensed personnel.

Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and approved nursing protocols.

Apply knowledge of usual dosage, indications and side effects of medications administered.

Utilize the 5 rights of medication administration.

Ensure that all medications are secured at all times.

Utilize appropriate reporting mechanism for any medication errors, near misses, etc.

Under the direct supervision of the RN: assess the educational needs of the patient and significant others considering cultural issues and other special concerns, collaborate with the RN assigned to the patient on educational needs of the patient, provide basic teaching and educational material to the patient/family on diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care and nutritional needs, review discharge instructions as previously presented by the Physician/RN, and document teaching.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio.

One year of clinical experience within the past three years OR graduated within the past six months.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

One year of patient care experience.

Certified in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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