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Job TitleLPN - Emergency Department

                        

LocationAkron

                    

FacilityAkron General Medical Center

                     

DepartmentEmergency Department-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK0396

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule9:00am-9:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Through providing the communities in and around Summit County with top-quality patient care. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Emergency Department (ED), you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, optometrist, and/or podiatrist. An LPN in this role is familiar with performing and documenting patient care, administering medication, observing patients and maintaining/restocking medical equipment and supplies.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

Thrives in a fast-paced environment.  

 Has experience in an emergency department setting (preferred). 

Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.  

Provides care with compassion and empathy. 
 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. This opportunity also offers tuition reimbursement as part of our many offerings to invest in your health.

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:

Collects and documents objective and subjective data and observations about the patient.Contributes observations and health information to the nursing assessment and reports all data to the RN or authorized directing health care provider.Implements the current plan of nursing care at the direction of the RN, or the medication or treatment authorized by the authorized directing health care provider.Documents  and verbally communicates the patient’s response to the nursing plan of care or the medication or treatment including observing patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments and performing routine laboratory tests.Contributes to the revision of the nursing plan of care.Provides education and information to patients and family members.Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned.Maintains professional growth and development within nursing field.  Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.

Certifications:

Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).Basic Life Support(BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

Work Experience:

One year of patient care experience preferred.(Note: PRNs should be in job code G18004, LPN Hospital PRN, are subject to the work experience requirements in that job code)

Physical Requirements:

Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination.Involves extensive standing and walking.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.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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