Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

LPN Per Diem - Float PoolJoin the Cleveland Clinic West Palm Beach team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As an LPN for the Float Pool, you will support multiple providers in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population. As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will apply your knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes to provide high-quality nursing care appropriate to each patient's needs. This per diem LPN will support the following locations: Wellington, Concierge West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills through hands-on experience, ongoing education, and professional development while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.A caregiver in this per diem role works days between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with a minimum of 48 hours required every six weeks and at least one day per week. This position requires travel to West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens.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 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 American Red CrossKnowledge of infection control practicesComputer literatePreferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver are:One year of clinical experienceMed/surg & telemetry experienceUrgent care experienceOne year of experience in outpatient settingPhysical 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.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 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. Cleveland Clinic