Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Indian River Hospital’s Primary Care team, including family medicine and internal medicine caregivers, are skilled in preventing, diagnosing and treating pediatric and adult diseases and conditions. No matter how common or complex a condition is, this team works in collaboration with other specialists to coordinate and manage patient care. As a Clinical Assistant, you will assist your fellow LPNs, RNs and other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support at Pointe West Family Practice. This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further our numerous educational or professional development opportunities.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 7:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Function as a member of the Patient Care Team by utilizing knowledge of nursing theory and disease processes in order to provide professional nursing care to patients as appropriate.
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Be responsible for patient care by continuously practicing within the guidelines of CCF policies and procedures as evidenced by accuracy in medication administration.
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Provide accurate medication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorization forms and laboratory requisitions.
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Implement pain management assessments and documentation.
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Recognize changes in patients' status and reports pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.
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Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention.
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Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
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Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician.
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Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
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Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Graduate of an accredited LPN program
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Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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Knowledge of infection control practices
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Computer literacy
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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One year of clinical experience
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Physical 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.
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Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.
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Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanations.
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Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.
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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.
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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.
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Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.
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The potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is significant.
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Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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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.
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Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
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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 substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period.
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