Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) MD Office - Plastics

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

Plastic Surgery is dedicated to the restoration of function and form. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery are specialties within the field of Plastic Surgery. Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers patients a full range of reconstructive and cosmetic services. When patients choose Cleveland Clinic Akron General for their plastic surgery needs, they can be confident that our specialists are highly skilled, board-certified surgeons with significant experience in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, physician, optometrist and/or podiatrist, perform patient care activities and complete required documentation for patients of all ages.

• Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about the patient.

• Contribute observations and health information to the nursing assessment and report all data to the RN or authorized directing health care provider.

• Implement the current plan of nursing care at the direction of the RN, or the medication or treatment authorized by the authorized directing health care provider.

• Document and verbally communicate the patient’s response to the nursing plan of care, or the medication or treatment including observing patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments and performing routine laboratory tests.

• Contribute to the revision of the nursing plan of care

• Provide education and information to patients and family members.

• Maintain professional growth and development within nursing field.

• Participate in the departmental orientation of new caregivers in a positive manner, share knowledge and experiences, and provide guidance when assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.

• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical 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.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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