LPN Ambulatory - Hernia Surgery Team

                    

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Job Title

LPN Ambulatory - Hernia Surgery Team

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

DDSI General Surgery-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G99982

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

As an LPN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. This role supports 2 to 3 providers within the General Surgery Hernia Team at the institute. Responsibilities include managing provider inboxes, triaging messages through MyChart, handling prior authorizations and insurance authorizations, and managing prescription refills via fax, MyChart, and phone. The position plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the providers' practice and maintaining timely communication with patients and insurance carriers. 

 

For additional information on the Hernia Surgery Team:  
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/digestive/depts/hernia 

 

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—4:30pm. No weekends/holidays.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician. 

• Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.  

• Complete nursing assessments and report all data.  

• Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.  

• Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.  

• Perform routine laboratory tests.  

• Educate patients and family members.  

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing  

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)  

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• One year of patient care experience  

 

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