What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Orthopedics position at OneTen?
Job Summary:
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. The H70 unit on Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is a 34-bed surgical orthopaedic unit with capability for telemetry. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s nationally ranked Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute, H70 is dedicated to the care of post-operative orthopaedics patients, as well as overflow patients from the Neurological Institute and Department of General Surgery.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Cleveland Clinic you will provide top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients in our department. 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:
Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Thrives in a team environment.
Provides care with compassion, positivity, and patience.
Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. We offer opportunities to Develop and Excel in Skin Care, Geriatrics and Management as part of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future.
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:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Observes patients and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff.
- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Performs routine laboratory tests.
- Provides education and information to patients and family members.
- Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned.
- Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
- Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
- Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic Policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
Certifications:
Current Ohio License as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Basic Life Support(BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
Work Experience:
- NON PRN - Three months of on the job training to become familiar with policies, procedures, equipment, and techniques.
- LPN - PRN positions.
- Internal candidates must have a minimum of one year related nursing experience.
- External candidates must have two years recent and related experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination.
- Involves extensive standing and walking.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- 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.
