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Job TitleLPN Ambulatory - Pediatrics
LocationChesterland
FacilityChesterland Medical Building
DepartmentChesterland Pediatrics-Children's Institute
Job CodeG99982
ShiftDay/Evening Rotation
Schedule8:00am-5:00pm/11:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory - Pediatrics
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a nurse that monitors patients’ health, administers basic medical care, provides basic comfort care, performs record keeping, reports patients’ health status and maintains a clear line of communication between a patient, their family and their caregivers. LPNs work under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. The LPN in this role will support the pediatrics team at Cleveland Clinic’s Chesterland Medical Building.
A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation of 8:00AM – 5:00PM or 11:00AM – 8:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.
Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Perform routine laboratory tests.
Educate patients and family members.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of patient care experience.
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Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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