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Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all 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 and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

In the colorectal department this LPN would directly support the practices of two Colorectal surgeons. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will function as an integral member of the Patient Care Team, applying knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes to deliver safe, effective and professional nursing care in accordance with patient needs.

A caregiver in this role works days, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

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.

+ Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.

+ Follow Code Blue protocol.

+ Update medical records in EPIC.

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

+ Knowledge of infection control practices

+ Experience with technology

+ Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

+ One year of clinical experience

+ 1-2 years experience in outpatient/ambulatory setting

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Physical Requirements:

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

+ Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.

+ Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.

+ Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.

+ Work is heavy, with constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

+ You will be stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulation of equipment into position.

+ Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.

+ The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is significant.

+ Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.

+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures

Pay Range

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