LPN – Neuroscience Unit

Cleveland Clinic • Colesville, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN works in the Neuroscience Unit at Marymount Hospital, collecting and documenting objective and subjective patient data and observations. The LPN contributes observations and health information to the nursing assessment and reports findings to an RN or authorized directing health care provider. At the direction of the RN, the LPN implements the current nursing care plan and provides authorized medications or treatments. The role includes documenting and communicating patient responses, monitoring for adverse reactions, performing routine laboratory tests, and contributing to revisions of the nursing care plan. The LPN also educates patients and family members, supports the orientation of new employees when assigned, and maintains professional growth and development in nursing. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• For Emergency Department roles only: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
• For Emergency Department roles only: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
• Physical ability to move and lift patients, with manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to stand and walk extensively.
• Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
• Ability to perform medium work: exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document objective and subjective patient data and observations.
• Contribute observations and health information to nursing assessments and report data to an RN or authorized directing health care provider.
• Implement the current nursing care plan at the direction of an RN, or provide medications or treatments authorized by the directing health care provider.
• Document and communicate patient responses to the care plan, medications, or treatments; observe for adverse reactions and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Contribute to revisions of the nursing care plan.
• Provide education and information to patients and family members.
• Participate positively in departmental orientation of new employees, sharing knowledge and experience and providing guidance when assigned.
• Maintain professional growth and development within the nursing field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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