LPN - Medical/Surgical

                    

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Job Title

LPN - Medical/Surgical

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

Indian River Hospital

                     

Department

Nurse Medical 4N-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

000638

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, 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.   

 
The 4 North Medical/Surgical Unit at Indian River Hospital sees a diverse population, offering medical attention for GI distress, respiratory issues, seizures and other symptoms. As an LPN on the 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 position works days from 6:45AM – 7:15PM, with the ability to work 4 weekend shifts in a 6-week period. 

 
A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Involve patient/family in the development of care plan. 

• Prioritize and perform direct care to patients. 

• Explain and document procedures and interventions. 

• Identify and perform appropriately in emergent situations. 

• Assist multidisciplinary team with all processes related to patient care. 

• Delegate responsibilities to staff based on patient needs and staff competencies. 

• Utilize and document patient safety restraints per hospital policy. 

• Perform all IV skills including starts according to unit policy. 

• Document medications on medication administration record (MAR). 

• Monitor patient's response to medications and reports appropriately. 

• Report medication errors and adverse reactions per hospital policy. 

• Demonstrate knowledge concerning medications, including side effects. 

• Develop plan based on educational assessment. 

• Provide patients with discharge instructions/education and facilitates a safe discharge. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing Program 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the