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Cleveland Clinic

LPN - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic, Westlake, Ohio, United States, 44145

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Join Cleveland Clinic as an

LPN - Pediatrics

and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We understand the special needs of young patients. Our pediatricians offer complete care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. We encourage the healthy growth and development of children by emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyles and educating parents and children on safety and accident prevention. We are available for problems that require prompt attention, such as fever, earaches and injuries, as well as preventive checkups, school physicals and immunizations. If necessary, we team up with Cleveland Clinic pediatric specialists from Cleveland Clinic Children’s. As an LPN helping the needs of our young patients, 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.

Work Hours A caregiver in this role will work varying hours from Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Floating to other facilities may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician.

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

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing

Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

One year of patient care experience

Physical Requirements

Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand‑eye coordination, involving 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.

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $23.25 Maximum hourly: $33.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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