Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Surgical Urology

                    

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Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Surgical Urology

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

G90 Urologyswing-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

000638

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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 recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

Cleveland Clinic’s G90 Urology Medical/Surgical Unit is dedicated to the care of post-operative urology and overflow surgical patients and focuses on pain control, return of bowel and bladder function, DVT prevention and ambulation. Patients in this unit range in age from young adult to geriatric, however, the most common patient population is approximately 65 years old. Some of the primary procedures performed on this unit include partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, radical prostatectomy, urolithiasis, and cystectomy with continent/incontinent urinary diversion. 

 

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am – 7:30pm.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Collect, document and report patient data and observations.  

• Implement care plans as directed by an RN and contribute to care plan revisions.  

• Administer medications and/or treatments authorized by a provider and observe patients for adverse reactions.    

• Perform routine laboratory tests. 

• Educate patients and family members.  

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program  

• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 

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

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• One year of patient care experience  

Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent walking from department to department; requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs., such as files, documents and computer printouts.

• Work requires finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.

• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respon