LPN - Surgical Urology
Cleveland Clinic
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. 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's G90 Urology Medical/Surgical Unit is dedicated to the care of post-operative urology and overflow surgical patients and focuses on pain control, return of bowel and bladder function, DVT prevention and ambulation. Patients in this unit range in age from young adult to geriatric, however, the most common patient population is approximately 65 years old. Some of the primary procedures performed on this unit include partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, radical prostatectomy, urolithiasis, and cystectomy with continent/incontinent urinary diversion.
**A caregiver in this position works nights, from 7:00pm-7:30am.**
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
+ Involve patient/family in the development of care plan.
+ Explain and document procedures and interventions.
+ Identify and perform appropriately in emergent situations.
+ Assist multidisciplinary team with all processes related to patient care.
+ Delegate responsibilities to staff based on patient needs and staff competencies.
+ Utilize and document patient safety restraints per hospital policy.
+ Perform all IV skills including starts according to unit policy.
+ Document medications on medication administration record (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.
+ Develop plan based on educational assessment.
+ Provide patients with discharge instructions/education and facilitates a safe discharge.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
+ Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
+ Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
+ IV Therapy Certificate within three months of hire
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year 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 OR _t_ hree years of long-term careexperience
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**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..
**Pay Range**
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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