Weston, FL, 33332, USA
3 days ago
PRN LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education 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 metro area and Florida. Here, 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. Our Orthopaedic surgeons offer expert treatment for a wide spectrum of conditions, from simple bone fractures to complex joint disorders. No matter our patients' needs, we aim to quickly get them back to their highest level of function possible. We use advanced technologies to offer every patient the most effective, personalized surgical care plan. By joining the Orthopaedics team as an LPN, you will assist with caring for patients who are post-op or heading to surgery. Some of your responsibilities will include giving injections, pulling the right medication, and preparing the sterile site. In this role, you will improve the patient experience as well as provide support to patients from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. **A PRN caregiver in this position works a minimum of 2 shifts per week from 8:00AM - 5:00PM or 7:30AM - 4:30PM.** **Travelling to Coral Springs will be required.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Provide professional nursing care to patients. + Administer medication. + Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files. + Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions. + Implement pain management assessments and documentation. + Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians. + Educate patients, families and others. + 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 an accredited LPN program + Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross + Knowledge of infection control practices + Experience with technology + Computer literacy Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + One year of clinical experience + Phlebotomy background + Orthopaedic background **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** 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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