LPN - Pediatrics

LPN - PediatricsJoin the Cleveland Clinic Florida 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.Cleveland Clinic Florida pediatricians provide comprehensive, compassionate children's health care services focused on the health and well-being of our youngest patients. Our team is there throughout every stage of a child's development, from infancy through early adulthood. By joining the Pediatrics team at St. Lucie West Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to these pediatric patients. Some of your daily responsibilities will include rooming intakes, med-well visits, vaccinations, in-baskets, answering the pharmacy line, hospital discharge follow-up documentation, and authorizations. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM or 8:30AM – 5:00PM, including two Saturday shifts per six-month period. St. Lucie West will be the primary work location, but floating to South MOB and Treasure Coast Pavillion (Jensen Beach) will be required, as needed.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Provide professional nursing care to patients.Administer medication.Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files.Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.Implement pain management assessments and documentation.Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.Follow Code Blue protocol.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Graduate of an accredited LPN programFlorida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red CrossKnowledge of infection control practicesExperience with technologyComputer literacyPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red CrossOne year of clinical experiencePhysical 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 care 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. 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.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.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.