LPN Clinic – Medicine Pre-Op Assessment Clinic

Cleveland Clinic

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic Stuart Family Health Center team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s Medicine Preoperative Assessment Clinic (MPAC) optimizes patients for surgery. Caregivers here assess their medical risks, evaluate chronic health conditions, modify medications, and perform the appropriate tests to minimize the risk of complications during and immediately after surgery. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on this team, 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Experience with technology
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of infection control practices

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in an acute care setting

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.
• Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
• Educate patients, families and others.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree