LPN - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

10d•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. Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Seconds count in an emergency and people count on Indian River Hospital’s Emergency Department to provide high quality, compassionate care. Indian River Hospital’s Emergency Department has multi-disciplinary care teams, and the leading-edge technology needed to diagnose and treat patients effectively, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department, you will use your extensive knowledge and expertise to assist with timely, effective and efficient care. In this role, you will train on the most advanced technologies alongside some of the best caregivers, offering an excellent way to develop insight into various techniques. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, all while taking advantage of the countless professional and educational resources offered by Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works evenings from 10:00AM – 10:30PM.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one year of hire
IV Therapy Certificate within three months of hire
Knowledge of infection control practices
Knowledge of quality improvement practices

Nice To Haves

One year experience in an acute care setting OR three years of long-term care experience
Previous Emergency Department experience

Responsibilities

Involve patient/family in the development of care plan.
Prioritize and perform direct care to patients according to policy.
Explain and document procedures and interventions.
Identify and perform appropriately in emergent situations.
Assist multidisciplinary team with all processes related to patient care.
Delegate responsibilities to staff based on patient needs and staff competencies.
Utilize and document patient safety restraints per hospital policy.
Perform all IV skills including starts according to unit policy.
Document medications on medication administration record (MAR).
Monitor patient's response to medications and reports appropriately.
Report medication errors and adverse reactions per hospital policy.
Demonstrate knowledge concerning medications, including side effects.
Monitor blood and blood products.
Develop plan based on educational assessment.
Provide patients with discharge instructions/education and facilitate a safe discharge.