LPN Clinic - Geriatrics

Cleveland Clinic • Weston, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team at the Krupa Center in Weston, where you will work alongside highly skilled and compassionate caregivers and board-certified family practice physicians to provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation, offering quality preventive care, management of chronic conditions and comprehensive services for the entire family. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive strong support and recognition, collaborate with dedicated professionals and build a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. As an LPN for Geriatrics in Internal Medicine, 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 days from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (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
• Experience with technology
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• One year of clinical experience
• IV certification
• Manual blood pressure certification

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication.
• Maintain complete and accurate 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.

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