Clinical Assistant I - Electrophysiology

                    

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Job Title

Clinical Assistant I - Electrophysiology

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

Indian River Hospital

                     

Department

Electrophysiology-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

0010IR

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm

                       

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, you’ll 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 the Indian River team as Clinical Assistant, you will assist your fellow LPNs, RNs and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention. This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further our numerous educational or professional development opportunities.  

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM or 8:30AM – 5:00PM. No weekends or holidays. 

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