What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Outpatient Neurology/Neuromuscular position at Cleveland Clinic?
LPN Ambulatory – Neurology
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 consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The brain is a vital, mighty organ that does so much. The experts at Cleveland Clinic are ready to help patients handle various neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease and more. As an LPN, you will support your family of caregivers in ensuring patients receive timely care and the best treatment for them.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30AM – 5:30PM.
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 Practice Nurse
- 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
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:
- Full body motion to move and lift patients
- Manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination
- Extensive standing and walking
- 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 in excess of those for Light Work
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
