Clinical Assistant I – Urology
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. At Cleveland Clinic Florida, patients receive complete, compassionate care. Our urologists have the highest level of training in their field — and they understand the sensitive nature of urologic care. We specialize in conditions that affect the bladder, kidneys, prostate and male genitals. 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.
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.
Benefits
- outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
