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Job TitleLPN

                        

LocationVero Beach

                    

FacilityCC Indian River

                     

DepartmentPrimary Care North Sebastian-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code0010IR

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule7:30am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

Indian River Hospital’s Internal Medicine/Primary Care team diagnoses, treats and cares for adults across the spectrum of health. Whether a patient has sudden illness, a chronic condition or several medical problems at once, this unit is here to help. As Clinical Assistant, you will assist your fellow LPNS, RNs and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention. This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further our numerous educational or professional development opportunities.  

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM - 4:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Function as a member of the Patient Care Team by utilizing knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes to provide professional nursing care to patients as appropriate. Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.  Implement pain management assessments and documentation. Recognize changes in patients' status and reports pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians. Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention. Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times. Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician. Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO. Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ProgramFlorida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenseKnowledge of Infection Control PracticesComputer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

One year of clinical experience

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Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, sitting, and standingFrequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanationsFrequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computerConstant lifting and moving patientsCarrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnelStooping, pushing and pulling when moving patients into position for treatmentReaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into positionExposure to blood and blood borne pathogens

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures

                       

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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