Clinical Assistant I - Gastroenterology

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition working together with the Scully Endoscopy Center diagnoses and treats patients with digestive problems and conditions. Our caregivers use innovative diagnostic tools and treatments such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for esophageal, stomach and duodenal disorders, endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, ablative techniques for Barrett’s esophagus, colonoscopies, and therapeutic interventions for colonic disease. As a Clinical Assistant on the team, you will assist your fellow LPNs, RNs and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention. Most of your day will be spent on the phone triaging results and interacting with physicians to get patients their results quicker and answers to any questions that they may have. 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 8:00AM – 4:30PM, 8:30AM – 6:00PM, 8:00AM – 5:30PM or 7:30AM – 6:00PM.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
• Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of Infection Control Practices
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience

Responsibilities

• 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 patient status and report 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees