Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory - Hernia Team

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. 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.

Each year, Cleveland Clinic surgeons perform more than 3,000 hernia repairs affording patients expertise in both common and complex cases. More importantly, patients complete a comprehensive evaluation with a board-certified surgeon to determine the best surgical procedure to avoid repeat hernias and complications.

A caregiver in this position works weekdays 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

This is a non patient-facing position. The caregiver who accepts this position can expect to be working approximately two weeks in front of the Hernia Surgery Team preparing for surgeries. The caregiver will be working in EPIC, MyChart, as well as getting authorizations. This is a detail-oriented position.

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.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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