LPN IV MEDS

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Lorain
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Works under the direction of a registered nurse or physician to provide basic bedside care within prescribed limitations for hospital patients of all ages.Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Observes patients and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Provides education and information to patients and family members.
• Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Follows Code Blue protocol as per Clinic Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.Certifications:
    • Current Ohio License as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN M-IV) certification upon hire.
    • Basic Life Support(BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
    • If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.Work Experience:
      • NON PRN - Three months of on the job training to become familiar with policies, procedures, equipment, and techniques.
      • LPN - PRN positions.
      • Internal candidates must have a minimum of one year related nursing experience.
      • External candidates must have two years recent and related experience.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.
            Schedule: Full Time

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