Clinical Assistant I (LPN) - General Surgery Clinic

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant I (LPN) works on the General Surgery team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. The role supports LPNs, RNs, physicians, and other healthcare staff in delivering professional nursing care and attentive patient support. Caregivers use nursing knowledge to perform patient care activities, document care, and administer medication. The position is described as an introduction to Cleveland Clinic, with educational and professional development opportunities available to explore. The Department of General and Specialized Surgery evaluates and treats conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal system, and breasts, including through minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and laparoscopic surgery. The position works days, with a schedule of either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The role involves assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient progress in conjunction with an RN or physician. Work is primarily indoors in air-conditioned areas, with significant potential exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens. Personal protective equipment is required as appropriate, including gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles.

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.
Administer medications accurately and complete nursing documentation, including medical records, authorization forms, and laboratory requisitions.
Conduct pain management assessments and document findings.
Recognize changes in patient status and report relevant information to the Charge Nurse or physicians.
Recognize and follow through with nursing interventions.
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files.
Provide patient teaching as needed under the supervision of an RN or physician.
Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
Follow the clinic's Code Blue protocol.
Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient progress throughout the continuum of care in conjunction with an RN or physician.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.