Cleveland, OH, 44101, USA
10 days ago
LPN Ambulatory - Bariatric Surgery
The Digestive Disease Institute offers coordinated care from specialists in gastroenterology, hepatology, various surgical fields, behavioral health and nutrition. This integrated approach aims to meet patient needs and improve their experience through shorter wait times and coordinated specialist care. Our teams in Northeast Ohio, Florida, Abu Dhabi and London handle some of the most complex cases across digestive sub-specialties, including colorectal, bariatric, GI cancer and transplant surgery. Our institute promotes advanced research and physician education, allowing us to provide patients with treatments that reflect the latest medical developments. Under the guidance of registered nurses, physicians, optometrists, and podiatrists, the LPN provides high-quality patient care for individuals of all ages. Responsibilities include performing patient care activities and completing all required documentation with accuracy and attention to detail. This role offers a focused opportunity in bariatrics, with an emphasis on supporting patients through weight management and diabetes education. The position also encourages professional growth and educational development, allowing the LPN to expand expertise in specialized areas of patient care. Success in this role requires a team-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, peers, and healthcare providers. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated LPN seeking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, supportive, and educational healthcare environment. **A caregiver in this position works 8:00am - 4:30pm| No weekends and no holidays.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Provide patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. + Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients. + Complete nursing assessments and report all data. + Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients' responses. + Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. + Perform routine laboratory tests. + Educate patients and family members. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing + Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + One year of patient care experience **Physical Requirements:** + Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination, involves extensive standing walking and occasional lifting. + Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. + Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. + Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. + Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. + Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. **Pay Range** Minimum hourly: $23.25 Maximum hourly: $33.50 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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