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Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

Primary care doctors are typically the first point of contact for patients, from diagnosing and treating problems to being an advocate for preventive care. Our team includes family medicine doctors, who treat patients of all ages, and internal medicine doctors, who primarily treat adults. As an LPN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this position works varying days from 8:00AM - 8:00PM. The caregiver will work five 8-hour shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.

+ Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.

+ Complete nursing assessments and report all data.

+ Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients' responses.

+ Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

+ Perform routine laboratory tests.

+ Educate patients and family members.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing

+ Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ One year of patient care experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.25

Maximum hourly: $33.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities