Clinical Assistant I (LPN) - Electrophysiology Practice

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Clinical Assistant I (LPN) - Electrophysiology Practice Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Electrophysiology-Indian River Hospital Job Code 0010IR Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world . Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) are treated by cardiac electrophysiologists—cardiologists with specialized training in diagnosing and managing these conditions. At Cleveland Clinic in Florida, patients receive expert care from a nationally recognized team of electrophysiology specialists. We use advanced technology to accurately diagnose arrhythmias and perform procedures such as catheter ablation. By joining Indian River 's Electrophysiology Practice a s a Clinical Assistant I (LPN) , you will assis t your fellow LPNs, RN s and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention. Utilizing your knowledge of nursing theory and disease s processes, you will help to provide top-quality professional nursing care to patients. A caregiver in this role should be familiar with performing patient care activities, documenting patient car e and administering medication. This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further our numerou s educational or professional development opportunities. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00A M – 4:30PM . A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide professional nursing care to patients as appropriate . Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorization forms and laboratory requisitions. Implement pain management assessments and documentation. Recognize changes in patient status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians. Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention. Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times. Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician. Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO. Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Knowledge of Infection Control Practices Computer literacy Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of clinical experience Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross IV certification Physical Requirements: Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination, involves extensive standing walking and occasional lifting. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. 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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.