LPN – General Medicine/Telemetry

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic's H80 General Medicine/Telemetry Unit serves a diverse population, with patients presenting respiratory issues, gastrointestinal distress, alcohol withdrawal and other medical concerns. This diversity is comparable to that of the Emergency Department (ED), so the hands-on experience you gain as an LPN is invaluable throughout the hospital system. Not only does this position offer an excellent way to enhance your nursing skills but also make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.  

A caregiver in this position works rotating days/nights from 7:00AM – 7:30PM or 7:00PM – 7:30AM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations.  
• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.  
• Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.    
• Perform routine laboratory tests. 
• Educate patients and family members.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program 
• Current Ohio licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• One year of patient care experience 

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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.