LPN - Outpatient Float Pool - PRN

Posted:
8/27/2024, 2:55:00 AM

Location(s):
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

LPN - Outpatient Float Pool - PRN

                        

Location

Wellington

                    

Facility

CC Florida Wellington

                     

Department

Nursing Float-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

G0577F

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory – Float Pool  


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.    
 

The Float Pool provides a unique experience for caregivers to care for diverse populations of patients in many units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. The caregiver in this position will support Cleveland Clinic Parkland, Coral Springs, Wellington, Concierge West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens locations. 
 

Float Pool Scheduling Expectations: 

  • PRN requirement is two weekdays per week. Our clinics are open Monday through Friday, no weekends. 

  • Shifts are 8 hours, roughly 8am-5pm including 1 hour for lunch. 

  • Willing to travel. This positions primary supports Palm Beach County (Wellington, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens). Per diem caregivers are sometimes asked to go to our locations in Coral Springs, Parkland, and Weston if there is an urgent staffing need. We do offer travel reimbursement including tolls to farther locations. 


A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

  • Implement patient care.  

  • Complete nursing documentation.  

  • Assess and document pain management.  

  • Recognize and communicate changes in patients’ condition.  

  • Report pertinent information to a Charge Nurse or Physician.  

  • Follow code protocols.  


Minimum qualifications for a caregiver in this role are: 

  • Graduate of an accredited LPN program. 

  • Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

  • Knowledge of infection control practices.  

  • Computer literate.  


Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver are:  

  • One year of clinical experience. 

  • Cardiology areas: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.  


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Physical Requirements:

  • Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.
  • Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
  • Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanations.
  • Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
  • Work is heavy, constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
  • You will be stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.
  • Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.
  • The potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is significant.
  • Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

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.

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