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Job TitleLPN Ambulatory - Express Care

                        

LocationEast Cleveland

                    

FacilityStephanie Tubbs Jones Hlth Ctr

                     

DepartmentExpress Care HCHC-Regional Operations

                      

Job CodeG99982

                     

ShiftDay/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule11:00am-8:00pm/8:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic’s Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center provides the communities in and around East Cleveland with an easy way to receive healthcare, financial and social services all in one location. The Center focuses on the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure, mental health, specialized care for women and children, primary care, preventative care, health education and specialty care.  

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician in Express Care. An LPN in this role is familiar with performing patient care activities, documenting patient care, administering medication, observing patients’ health, and maintaining/restocking medical equipment and supplies. To be eligible for this position, you must have a current Ohio license as an LPM M-IV or an LPN Meds certification as well a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.  

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

• Is dependable and approachable.  

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.   

• Thrives in a team environment.  

• Provides care with compassion, positivity, and patience.   

• Is eager to learn and receive feedback. 

By taking this opportunity, you’ll build a rewarding career making meaningful differences in the lives of others. Cleveland Clinic will support you as you enhance your skills by offering tuition reimbursement and opportunities for growth.   

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

Performs patient care for patients of all ages and documents patient care as per policy and guidelines.Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.Provides education and information to patients and family members.Provides minor maintenance and restocking of equipment.Maintains professional growth and development within nursing field.Participates in quality initiative and process.Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned.Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic Policy.Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.

Certifications:

Current Ohio License as an LPN M-IV or LPN Meds certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.

Work Experience:

Two years 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.

                       

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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