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Job TitleLPN - General Surgery

                        

LocationWeston

                    

FacilityCC Florida Hospital Weston

                     

DepartmentDDSI General Surgery-Digestive Disease Institute

                      

Job CodeG0582F

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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 metro area and Florida. 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 Department of General and Specialized Surgery includes a team of board-certified surgeons who evaluate and treat common and complex conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal system, and breasts. In General Surgery, you will directly support two surgeons, utilizing your knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes to provide exceptional care to patients. Your service is essential to providing continuity of care, higher in-office procedures and faster response times for patients.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Provide professional nursing care to patients.  Administer medication.  Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files.  Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.   Implement pain management assessments and documentation.  Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.  Follow Code Blue protocol.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Graduate of Accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ProgramFlorida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through Advanced Cardia Life Support (ACLS)Knowledge of infection control practices Experience with technologyComputer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationOne year of clinical experience

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:

Frequent walking, sitting, and standing.Constant lifting and moving patientsCarrying equipment, supplies and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnelStooping, pushing and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatmentReaching for, handling and manipulating equipment into positionPotential for exposure 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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