LPN Clinic - General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute provides world-class care for a wide range of conditions. Our experienced, compassionate team diagnoses and treats benign and cancerous diseases in the digestive system, abdomen, breast and endocrine glands. We also provide bariatric surgery and nonsurgical weight loss treatments. As an LPN supporting the General/Bariatric Surgery department, you will work alongside fellow caregivers to provide 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 role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
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
Outpatient or general surgery experience
Two years of LPN experience

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients.
Administer medication.
Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical records and files.
Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
Follow Code Blue protocol.
Assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of care in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.