LPN Clinic - Urology

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Job Title

LPN Clinic - Urology

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Urology-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

G0582F

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-6:30pm/7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

The Urology practice manages complex oncology patients who require extensive nursing support, including symptom monitoring and coordination of care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional, high-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you will monitor patients, record and report changes in condition, maintain accurate medical records and patient histories, administer medications and treatments, and observe and respond to adverse reactions or side effects. Additional responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, managing complex inbox messages and prior authorizations, and providing patient and family education. This role is essential to supporting clinic efficiency and expanding procedural capacity, including biopsies and cystoscopies, helping to ensure high-quality care and improved operational performance.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.  

• Administer medication.  

• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical records and files.  

• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.   

• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.  

• 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 Accredited LPN program 

• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Knowledge of infection control practices 

• Computer literacy 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• One year of outpatient clinical experience 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Experience with adult populations

• Experience with EPIC

• Urology background

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's 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 instructions and explanations.

• Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.

• Work is heavy, with 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 a 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. 

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