LPN Center for Family Medicine

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care activities under the direction of an RN, physician, optometrist, and/or podiatrist in the Center for Family Medicine. The role supports patient-centered care and the ongoing caregiver-patient relationships central to family medicine. The caregiver collects and documents patient information, completes nursing assessments, implements care plans and treatments, monitors patient responses, performs routine laboratory tests, and educates patients and families. The caregiver may also help orient new employees by sharing knowledge and providing guidance when assigned.

The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center in Akron. The posting states a day shift and lists schedules of 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; the job details also describe work hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No weekends or holidays are required.

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).

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN, physician, optometrist, and/or podiatrist.
• Collect and document objective and subjective patient data and observations.
• Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
• Implement the current nursing care plan, medications, or treatments and communicate patients’ responses.
• Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Participate in departmental orientation of new employees, sharing knowledge and providing guidance when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed