LPN - Med/Surg & Telemetry

Cleveland Clinic • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The 4D Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit provides cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurological, infectious disease, substance abuse, behavioral health, pre-operative and post-operative care. Known for exceeding expectations and high-quality care, this family of caregivers always puts patients first. As an LPN on this team, you will assist fellow nursing staff in daily department activities, such as medication administration, assistance with ADLs and collecting patient data. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system. A caregiver in this role works nights from 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
• One year of clinical experience within the previous three years OR must have graduated within the previous six months of hire
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio
• For specific areas, must be certified in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and complete admission, ongoing assessments and discharges within the defined time frames; assesses and documents patients' pain levels utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Collaborate with the RN on the formulation, implementation, evaluation and revision of patients' care plans.
• Notify RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings.
• Provide direct care to assigned patients and complete hourly rounding and the rounding log as assigned.
• Delegate and evaluate the care administered by non-licensed personnel.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and approved nursing protocols.
• Apply knowledge of usual dosage, indications and side effects of medications administered.
• Utilize the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Ensure that all medications are secured at all times.
• Utilize appropriate reporting mechanism for any medication errors, near misses, etc.
• Assess the educational needs of the patient and significant others considering cultural issues and other special concerns.
• Collaborate with the RN assigned to the patient on educational needs of the patient.
• Provide basic teaching and educational material to the patient/family on diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care and nutritional needs.
• Review discharge instructions as previously presented by the Physician/RN; documents teaching.
• Complete appropriate annual competency requirements and training as required.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future
• Opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients
• Caring, thriving communities both at work and at home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree