Woman researcher working in a lab
Masked lab professional using lab equipment
A hospital administrator sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague.
A hospital administrator sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague.
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two physical therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
Two physical therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
A hospital office worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital office worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital customer service representative and a patient transporter escorting a patient in a wheelchair
A hospital customer service representative and a patient transporter escorting a patient in a wheelchair
A hospital facilities worker operating a floor cleaning machine
A hospital facilities worker operating a floor cleaning machine
A hospital finance department worker having a virtual meeting on her computer.
A hospital finance department worker having a virtual meeting on her computer
A hospital human resources worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital human resources worker sitting next to her computer, talking with a colleague
A hospital IT or cybersecurity worker looking at a rack of computers
A hospital IT or cybersecurity worker looking at a rack of computers
Hospital laboratory workers working with high-tech machines in a laboratory
Hospital laboratory workers working with high-tech machines in a laboratory
A hospital marketing communications professional having a virtual meeting on her computer.
A hospital marketing communications professional having a virtual meeting on her computer.
Two nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two advanced practice nurses talking with a female patient who is sitting on an examination table
Two nurses giving care to a female patient in a hospital ward
Two nurses giving care to a female patient in a hospital ward
Nursing working at patient's bedside
Nurse working with a patient at the bedside
A young nursing graduate viewing a patient monitor in a hospital ward
A young nursing graduate viewing a patient monitor in a hospital ward
Two occupational therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
Two occupational therapists and a nurse helping a female hospital patient to walk
Two pharmacists working together within a hospital pharmacy
Two pharmacists working together within a hospital pharmacy
A doctor talking with three nurses in a hospital ward setting
A doctor talking with three nurses in a hospital ward setting
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen.
A research technician using a machine to test samples in a hospital laboratory
A research technician using a machine to test samples in a hospital laboratory
Three student nurses standing in a row in a hospital ward setting
Three student nurses standing in a row in a hospital ward setting
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen.
A hospital office worker sitting at her desk looking at a computer screen
Woman researcher working in a lab
Masked lab professional using lab equipment

LPN MD Office – Cardiology

Akron, OH, US


View saved jobs

View saved jobs

req#: 279822
Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Akron General Medical Center,

Professional Area: Nursing Patient Support

Department: 9481 Cardiology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code: AK0402

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) MD Office – Cardiology 

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.   

Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers one of the largest multispecialty centers in the Akron area and all of Northeast Ohio, aimed at diagnosing and treating conditions of the heart and blood vessels. Uncovering the cause of symptoms or a serious event, such as a heart attack, is our initial step in creating a customized plan of care to help our patients heal and get back to the life they enjoy. We offer a full range of heart and vascular disease testing services, in multiple locations to meet patients’ needs. 

A caregiver in this position works 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/  

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination, involves extensive standing walking and occasional lifting.
  • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
  • Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
  • Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

View saved jobs

Contact a recruiter

Kimberly
Contact me now
Book time to connect

Apply Today!

Explore
Akron, OH

Contact a recruiter

Kimberly
Contact me now
Book time to connect
3 women medical professionals around a hospital workstation

Sign up for our Talent Community