PRN LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery

                    

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Job Title

PRN LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

                     

Department

Orthopaedics-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

G0577F

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm/7:30am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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.   

Our Orthopaedic surgeons offer expert treatment for a wide spectrum of conditions, from simple bone fractures to complex joint disorders. No matter our patients’ needs, we aim to quickly get them back to their highest level of function possible. We use advanced technologies to offer every patient the most effective, personalized surgical care plan. By joining the Orthopaedics team as an LPN, you will assist with caring for patients who are post-op or heading to surgery. Some of your responsibilities will include giving injections, pulling the right medication, and preparing the sterile site. In this role, you will improve the patient experience as well as provide support to patients from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development.      

A PRN caregiver in this position works a minimum of 2 shifts per week from 8:00AM – 5:00PM or 7:30AM – 4:30PM. 

Travelling to Coral Springs will be required. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.  

• Administer medication.  

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in medical records and files.  

• Complete authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.   

• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.  

• Recognize changes in patients' status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians. 

• Educate patients, families and others. 

• 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