Join Cleveland Clinic's Medina Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 148-bed community-based hospital has been providing the communities in and around Medina County with top-quality patient care for over 75 years. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Medina Hospital's 2 South is a General Medicine Unit known for its compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-first patient care, highly skilled nursing team and engaging work environment. Featuring four private rooms and 14 semi-private rooms, caregivers in this unit are responsible for managing pre-surgical patients and patients needing antibiotic treatment and wound care, advanced dressing changes and bedside thoracentesis/paracentesis.
As an LPN on this team, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. Caregivers choose to stay on 2 South because of the strong sense of teamwork. The team is deeply committed to providing excellent care and takes pride in the work they do. 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 nights from 7:00PM - 7:30AM, including every other weekend and holiday.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Collect, document and report patient data and observations.
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Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.
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Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.
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Perform routine laboratory tests.
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Educate patients and family members.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
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Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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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
Physical Requirements:
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Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
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Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
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Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
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Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
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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.
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Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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
