Job Abstract

Join our Neurosurgery Unit at Main Campus and experience some of the most complex procedures in healthcare, such as craniotomies for brain tumors, shunts, aneurysm coiling/clipping, deep brain stimulators, SA drain evaluations, spinal procedures, laminectomy, discectomy and fusions with hardware. 

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will work under the direction of an RN or physician to provide basic bedside care within prescribed limitations for hospital patients of all ages. Your primary duties will include, but are not limited to observing patients, reporting abnormal findings or changes in patients’ condition, collecting data for patient assessment, administering medication, and performing routine laboratory tests.  

The ideal caregiver is someone who: 
- Thrives in a team environment. 
- Provides care with compassion and empathy.  
- Excels in a fast-paced environment.  

- Can critically think and problem-solve for patients’ best interests.  

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Observes patients and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Provides education and information to patients and family members.
• Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.

Certifications:

• Current Ohio License as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN M-IV) certification upon hire.

• Basic Life Support(BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).

• If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.

Work Experience:

• NON PRN - Three months of on the job training to become familiar with policies, procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• LPN - PRN positions.
• Internal candidates must have a minimum of one year related nursing experience.
• External candidates must have two years recent and related experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination.
• Involves extensive standing and walking.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities