Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverHospital andexperience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providingoptimalfamily-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Seconds count in an emergency and people count on Indian River Hospital’s EmergencyDepartment to provide high quality, compassionate care. Indian River Hospital’s Emergency Department has multi-disciplinary care teams, and the leading-edge technology needed to diagnose and treat patients effectively, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department,you will use your extensive knowledge andexpertisetoassistwithtimely,effectiveand efficient care. In this role, you willtrain onthe most advanced technologies alongside some of the best caregivers, offering an excellent way to develop insight into various techniques. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, all while taking advantage of the countless professional and educational resources offered by Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position worksdays from10:00AM – 10:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Involve patient/family in the development of careplan.
Prioritize and perform direct care to patients according to policy.
Explain anddocumentprocedures and interventions.
Identifyandperformappropriately in emergent situations.
Assistmultidisciplinaryteam with all processes related to patient care.
Delegate responsibilities to staff based on patient needs and staff competencies.
Utilize anddocumentpatient safety restraints per hospital policy.
Perform all IV skills including starts according to unit policy.
Document medications on medication administrationrecord(MAR).
Monitor patient's response to medications and reports appropriately.
Report medication errors and adverse reactions per hospital policy.
Demonstrate knowledge concerning medications, including side effects.
Monitor blood and blood products.
Developplanbased on educational assessment.
Providepatientswith discharge instructions/education andfacilitatea safe discharge.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accreditedPractical orVocationalNursingProgram
Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)CertificationthroughtheAmerican Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within one year of hire
IV TherapyCertificatewithinthreemonths of hire
Knowledge of infection control practices
Knowledge of quality improvement practices
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year experience in an acute care setting ORthreeyearsoflong-term careexperience
PreviousEmergency Department experience
Physical Requirements:
Requires frequent walking from department to department; requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs., such as files, documents and computer printouts.
Work requires finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department directors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem-solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, directing staff and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.
Self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required..
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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Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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