Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providingoptimalfamily- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Section of Clinical Cardiology isoften timesthe area where patients first have access to specialized inpatient and outpatient heart care and long-term management of their conditions. We offer the latest innovations in cardiac care and clinical therapies to patients of all ages.We providestate-of-the-arttests and procedures to help makean accuratediagnosis and create a treatment plan.We see patients withvery commonheart problems, such as angina, artery problems, valvular heart disease, and heart failure. We also treat patients with somevery rareforms of heart disease, including those who have been told by other doctors that their condition cannot be treated.

As a Clinical Assistantat Indian River Hospital’s Cardiology Practice, you willassistyour fellow LPNs,RNsand other healthcare staff in providing exceptional patient support and attention.This position is a great introduction to the Cleveland Clinic enterprise before exploring further ournumerouseducational or professional development opportunities.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PMor 8:30AM – 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide professional nursing care to patients asappropriate.

• Provideaccuratemedication administration and nursing documentation such as medical records, authorizationformsand laboratory requisitions.

• Implement pain management assessments and documentation.

• Recognize changes in patient status and report pertinent information to Charge Nurse or Physicians.

• Recognize and follow through with nursing intervention.

• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.

• Perform patient teaching as needed under the supervision of RN/Physician.

• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.

• Follow Code Blue protocol as per clinic policy.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

• Current Florida licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

• Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross