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LPN Ambulatory – Cardiology

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title LPN Ambulatory – Cardiology Location Akron Facility Akron Medical Office Building Department Cardiology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code G99982 Shift Days Schedule 8:30am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As an LPN in the Akron General’s Physician Office Building, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system. A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No nights weekends, or holidays. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, optometrist and/or podiatrist. Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients. Complete nursing assessments and report all data. Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses. Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Perform routine laboratory tests. Educate patients and family members. 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) or American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of patient care experience Cardiology experience 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. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Outpatient

Full-time

2 weeks ago

Clinician I (Nurse Practitioner) Full-Time (Floating)

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Akron, OH

*Hiring Incentive* $1,000 at successful completion of 6 months You must still be employed, full-time or part-time, and in good standing at the time of payout. (Please note that amounts will be prorated for part-time hires) Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a mission-minded Associates to join us as full time (37.5 per week) Clinician to serve our patients in our Northeast Ohio Region. Union Status: Bargaining Unit Position FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt About the Role The Clinician provides compassionate, evidence-based reproductive and sexual healthcare in accordance with their education, licensure, clinical privileges, and PPGOH standards. This position assesses patients, develops individualized care plans, performs examinations and procedures, orders and interprets laboratory testing, prescribes treatment, and ensures appropriate follow-up. Services may include contraceptive care, STI evaluation and treatment, pregnancy-options counseling, perimenopausal and menopausal care, and pre-abortion and post-abortion care. The Clinician also provides clinical guidance to health center staff, responds to urgent situations, participates in quality improvement, and maintains accurate clinical documentation and coding. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and thoughtful provider who communicates clearly, exercises sound clinical judgment, and is committed to equitable, compassionate, and nonjudgmental patient care. New graduates are welcome to apply. Why join our team? Our Mission We deliver innovative health care, education, and advocacy no matter what. Our Core Values Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions Adaptable: We embrace change and remain flexible and resilient Collaborative: We work together, valuing diverse perspectives Kind: We treat everyone with compassion and respect Non-judgmental : We create a safe and inclusive environment Solution-oriented: We each operate as champions who look for effective solutions to challenges Strategic: We approach our work with a clear vision and thoughtful planning What You'll Do Patient Assessment and Clinical Care Assess, plan, and provide individualized healthcare consistent with PPGOH policies, clinical standards, and your approved scope of practice and privileges. Review and interpret patient medical and social histories. Perform appropriate screenings, physical examinations, and clinical procedures. Order and interpret laboratory testing, initiate additional evaluation when indicated, and ensure appropriate follow-up. Prescribe and manage contraceptive methods, including oral and topical contraceptives and contraceptive injections. Complete training and clinical privileging for contraceptive implant and intrauterine contraceptive insertion and removal, as well as endometrial biopsy, as applicable. Provide emergency contraception. Assess and manage common sexually transmitted infections and genitourinary conditions. Provide perimenopausal and menopausal care. Counsel pregnant patients regarding all pregnancy outcome options. Provide pre-abortion and post-abortion care within the scope of your training and clinical privileges. Recognize and manage urgent or emergency situations within the health center. Clinical Leadership and Collaboration Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to health center staff. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. Participate in staff meetings and provide training on reproductive healthcare procedures and clinical practices. Maintain required CPR or Basic Life Support certification. Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and continuous improvement activities. Documentation, Compliance, and Revenue Cycle Maintain timely, complete, and accurate clinical documentation. Select appropriate visit and procedure codes in accordance with applicable coding requirements. Support accurate charge capture, pricing, health information management, and third-party reimbursement. Follow PPGOH policies and applicable OSHA, CLIA, Ohio Board of Nursing, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Maintain all required licenses, certifications, clinical privileges, and continuing education. Required Qualifications Graduate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Current national certification as a nurse practitioner. Current, valid Ohio registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse licenses with designation as a Certified Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility to obtain the required Ohio licenses before beginning employment. Prescriptive authority consistent with Ohio law and the position’s clinical responsibilities. Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification. Ability and willingness to complete required training and clinical privileging. Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and patient-education skills. Ability to work cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Ability to manage established patient-care and documentation expectations, including seeing approximately three to five patients per hour within six months, based on visit type and clinical complexity. Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental reproductive healthcare. Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, values, and service standards. Preferred Qualifications Experience providing reproductive, sexual, women’s, or gender-related healthcare. Experience with contraceptive implant or intrauterine contraceptive insertion and removal. Experience using an electronic health record and completing clinical coding. Fluency in Spanish, Nepali, Somali, or another language needed within the position’s service area. What We Offer Paid time off Paid parental family leave Medical coverage, with 90% employer-paid base plans for individual coverage Employer-paid vision coverage Dental coverage Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan with an employer contribution of up to 4% Ten paid holidays each year Two floating holidays each year Financial incentive program for certified bilingual Associates* Qualified Associates who demonstrate fluency in a needed language, including Spanish, Nepali, or Somali depending on the geographic service area, may receive a $1.00-per-hour differential for two years following successful completion of the language assessment. Equal Employment Opportunity PPGOH is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, performance, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or Associate based on race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We recognize that candidates may not meet every preferred qualification listed. If your skills and experience align with the role, we encourage you to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

2 weeks ago

Staff Nurse: 7 Surgical

Akron Children's Hospital Akron, OH

Full Time Days 7am-7:30pm 36 hours/week Summary: The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Responsibilities: 1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice. 2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required. 3. Performs leadership and professional duties. 4. Performs patient-centered care duties. 5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties. 6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff. 7. Performs evidence-based practice duties. 8. Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach. 9. Performs systems-based practice duties. 10. Performs informatics and technology duties. 11. Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill. 12. Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise 1. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families. 2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. 3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required. 5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred. Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit. 3. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred. 5. Years of experience supervising: None Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Status: Onsite

ICU

2 weeks ago

Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Portage

University Hospitals Ravenna, OH

$1 - $1,000,000 / year

A Brief Overview Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. This is a part time night shift position at Portage ICU. What You Will Do Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Wound Care

Other

2 weeks ago

Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Select Medical Akron, OH

$34.50 - $46.43 / hour

Overview Position: Wound Care Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Cleveland Clinic Inpatient Rehabilitation - Hospital Schedule: Full Time Compensation: $34.50 - $46.43 Cleveland Clinic Inpatient Rehab - Edwin Shaw is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Wound Care Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Extensive Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Invest in Your Future : 100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder programs and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies. Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff. Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds. Providing hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds. Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care. Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met Qualifications Minimum qualifications AD (Associate's degree in Nursing) required. One (1) year of related experience required. Valid State RN License. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role. Preferred qualifications: BSN preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans