Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team at the Krupa Center in Weston, where you will work alongside highly skilled and compassionate caregivers and board-certified family practice physicians to provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation, offering quality preventive care, management of chronic conditions and comprehensive services for the entire family. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive strong support and recognition, collaborate with dedicated professionals and build a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.
As an LPN in Primary Care, you will support multiple providers in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population. As a member of the Patient Care Team, you will apply your knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes to provide high-quality nursing care appropriate to each patient's needs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills through hands-on experience, ongoing education, and professional development while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.
A caregiver in this per diem role works a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, Monday through Friday, between 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Beginning in January 2027, Saturday shifts will also be available from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
-
Implement patient care.
-
Complete nursing documentation.
-
Assess and document pain management.
-
Recognize and communicate changes in patients' condition.
-
Report pertinent information to a Charge Nurse or Physician.
-
Follow code protocols.
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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
-
Knowledge of infection control practices
-
Computer literate
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver are:
-
One year of clinical experience
-
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Certification
-
IV certification
-
Manual blood pressure certification
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.
-
Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
-
Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanations.
-
Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
-
Work is heavy, 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 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
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
