Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providingoptimalfamily- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
At Cleveland Clinic Florida, patients receive complete, compassionate care. Our urologists have the highest level of training in their field — and they understand the sensitive nature of urologic care. We specialize in conditions that affect the bladder, kidneys,prostateand male genitals.Asa ClinicalAssistant(LPN), you willassistyour fellow LPNs,RNsand other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention. This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further ournumerouseducationalorprofessional development opportunities.
A caregiver in this position workspart-time daysfrom 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide professional nursing care to patients asappropriate.
Provideaccuratemedication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorizationformsand laboratory requisitions.
Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
Recognize changes in patient status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention.
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician.
Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (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
Computer literacy
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of clinical experience
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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