LPN - Outpatient Float Pool - PRN at Cleveland Clinic

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Cleveland Clinic Florida ambulatory sites, you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients under the direction of a registered nurse and physician. An LPN in this role is familiar with performing patient care activities, documenting patient care, administering medication, observing patients' health, and maintaining/restocking medical equipment and supplies.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

+ Is reliable, flexible, and quick learner.

+ Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

+ Thrives in a team environment.

+ Provides care with compassion, empathy, and patience.

+ Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Has experience with Epic is a plus!

**Float Pool Expectations:**

+ PRN requirement is **two** **weekdays** **per week** . Our clinics are open Monday through Friday, **no weekends** .

+ Shifts are **8 hours** , roughly 8am-5pm including 1 hour for lunch.

+ Must have **1 year** of LPN experience

+ **Willing to travel** . This positions primary supports Palm Beach County (Wellington, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens). Per diem caregivers are sometimes asked to go to our locations in Coral Springs, Parkland, and Weston if there is an urgent staffing need. We do offer travel reimbursement including tolls to the farther locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks variety in their job since this position will work in different clinics in the area. All clinics are open Monday through Friday, no weekends required!

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Implements patient care by continuously practicing within the guidelines of CCF policies and procedures as evidenced by accuracy in medication administration.

+ Completes accurate and descriptive nursing documentation to include maintaining complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.

+ Demonstrated ability to accurately complete required documentation (medical records, authorization forms, laboratory requisitions) legibly and concisely.

+ Skilled in pain management assessment and documentation.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of disease process and therapeutics with ability to recognize changes in patients' status.

+ Ability to recognize and follow through appropriately with nursing intervention.

+ Reports pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of various age related concerns as observed through appropriate nursing interventions by the Physicians or Charge Nurse and documentation.

+ Utilizes opportunity for health teaching of patient/significant other and utilization of appropriate teaching methods related to growth and development and age specific factors evidenced by documentation in the patient's medical record.

+ Able to establish priorities, assess workload and determine order of importance on a daily basis with minimal guidance required.

+ Participates in departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned, as evidenced by feedback from new employees.

+ Performs patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician. Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.

+ Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic Policy Performs any other duties as assigned.

**Education:**

+ Graduate of Accredited LPN program.

+ Knowledge of Infection Control Practices.

+ Is cognizant of the physical and general characteristics of the various age groups as observed by the Nurse Manager or Physician.

+ Computer literate.

**Certifications:**

+ Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred if working in Cardiology.

**Complexity of Work:**

+ All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position: World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.

+ Has verbal knowledge of Dr. Lower's Credo: A PATIENT is the most important person in this institution - in person or by mail. A PATIENT is not dependent on us - we are dependent on him. A PATIENT is not an interruption of our work - he is the purpose of it. A PATIENT in not an outsider to our business - he is part of it. A PATIENT is not someone to argue or match wits with. A PATIENT is a person and not a statistic. He has feelings, emotions, biases, prejudices and wants. It is our job to satisfy him.

+ Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.

+ Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.

+ Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.

+ Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.

**Work Experience:**

+ One (1) year clinical experience preferred.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R. N. or physician.<