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Clinical Assistant I (LPN) - Cardiology Practice

Cleveland Clinic

#Medical Records #BLS #ACLS #LPN #Patient Care #Nursing #Healthcare #Infection Control #JCAHO #Cardiology

Quick overview

Provide professional nursing care and medication administration to cardiology patients while maintaining accurate medical records. Assist RNs and physicians in patient support, teaching, and monitoring changes in patient status.

Requirements summary

Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program with current Florida licensure and BLS certification. Preferred candidates have one year of clinical experience and ACLS certification.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationComputer LiteracyInfection ControlNursing CareBasic Life SupportPatient TeachingAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportNursing DocumentationPain Management Assessment

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title Clinical Assistant I (LPN) - Cardiology Practice Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Cardiology Practice-Indian River Hospital Job Code 0010IR Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best.
Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services.
Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers.
You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Section of Clinical Cardiology is often times the area where patients first have access to specialized inpatient and outpatient heart care and long-term management of their conditions.
We offer the latest innovations in cardiac care and clinical therapies to patients of all ages.
We provide state-of-the-art tests and procedures to help make an accurate diagnosis and create a treatment plan.
We see patients with very common heart problems, such as angina, artery problems, valvular heart disease, and heart failure.
We also treat patients with some very rare forms of heart disease, including those who have been told by other doctors that their condition cannot be treated.
As a Clinical Assistant at Indian River Hospital’s Cardiology Practice, you will assist your fellow LPNs, RNs and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention.
This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further our numerous educational or professional development opportunities.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM or 8:30AM – 5:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide professional nursing care to patients as appropriate.
Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
Recognize changes in patient status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention.
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician.
Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the 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 clinical experience Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross 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.
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.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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