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Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospitals team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinics Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our Rheumatology unit specializes in diagnosing and treating inflammatory conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. We provide expert care for arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases that can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. As an LPN on our team, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. 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 role works days from 7 : 00 a.m. 5 : 30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Provide professional nursing care to patients.

Administer medication.

Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical records and files.

Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.

Implement pain management assessments and documentation.

Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.

Follow Code Blue protocol.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Knowledge of infection control practices

Experience with technology

Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

One year of clinical experience

Previous rheumatology experience

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Physical Requirements :

Essential Duties : This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.

Physical Duties : This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.

Frequent talking and listening when giving instructions and explanations.

Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.

Work is heavy, with constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

You will be stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulation of equipment into position.

Working Conditions : The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.

The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is significant.

Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment :

This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

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