LPN - Observation Unit

Posted:
11/17/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Warrensville Heights, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

LPN - Observation Unit

                        

Location

Warrensville Hts

                    

Facility

South Pointe Hospital

                     

Department

Observation Unit-South Pointe Hospital

                      

Job Code

G18005

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

We are seeking a LPN to work three, 12s on Day shift from 7a - 7:30p with rotating weekends and holidays. New grad and experience LPNs can apply.

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. South Pointe Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On this team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your assigned unit. South Pointe Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital’s Observation Unit is a fast-paced area dedicated to putting patients first – delivering safe, quality patient care. With a 

high patient turnover rate and a very diverse patient population, our nurses are 

presented with many learning opportunities. Primary Services are for the adult 

population whose diagnosis requires expedited evaluation to determine the 

appropriate inpatient/outpatient intervention. Treatment and procedures require less than 24 hours close observation and less than 18 hours for rapid 

observation. We believe in teaching our nurses and mentoring them to be the best they can be at their respective specialties. It is imperative that all of our nursing caregivers possess excellent assessment skills to monitor patients while admitted to our nursing unit. 


The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

 • Demonstrates a strong work ethic.   

 • Thrives in a team environment.  

 • Provides care with compassion, positivity, and patience.   

 • Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. 


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:

  • Collects and documents objective and subjective data and observations about the patient.
  • Contributes observations and health information to the nursing assessment and reports all data to the RN or authorized directing health care provider.
  • Implements the current plan of nursing care at the direction of the RN, or the medication or treatment authorized by the authorized directing health care provider.
  • Documents  and verbally communicates the patient’s response to the nursing plan of care or the medication or treatment including observing patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments and performing routine laboratory tests.
  • Contributes to the revision of the nursing plan of care.
  • 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 professional growth and development within nursing field.  
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.

Certifications:

  • Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • 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:

  • One year of patient care experience preferred.
  • (Note: PRNs should be in job code G18004, LPN Hospital PRN, are subject to the work experience requirements in that job code)

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.

Keywords: community, teaching hospital, family oriented, observation, med surg, medical surgical, teamwork growth opportunity

                       

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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.

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