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LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery - PRN

Florida Weston Hospitalmid

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Key Responsibilities

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.

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OtherLpn

LPN - Orthopaedic Surgery - PRN

Weston

Florida Weston Hospital

Orthopaedics-Integrated Surgical Institute

G0577F

Days

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

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.

Requirements

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Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.
Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanations.
Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
Work is heavy, constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
You will be stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.
Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.
The potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is significant.
Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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