LPN Ambulatory – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
About The Position
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As an LPN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system. A caregiver in this position works four 10-hour shifts Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Must have the ability to float to other locations in the region.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing
- Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care experience
- Cardiovascular experience
- Surgical experience
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, optometrist and/or podiatrist.
- Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
- Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
- Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
- Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Perform routine laboratory tests.
- Educate patients and family members.
Benefits
- Influenza vaccination program
- Drug free environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
