LPN Ambulatory – Orthopaedics

Cleveland Clinic

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of one of the top hospitals in Ohio. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Orthopaedic team works with patients to develop a treatment plan that works best for their joint, bone or muscle conditions. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Cleveland Clinic, you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients in our department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is seeking to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Must have the ability to float to other Orthopaedics sites at Tallmadge, Bath, Green and Akron Physician’s Office Building.

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

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.

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