LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Night Shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary


Delivers high quality customer service and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced, multidisciplinary approach to total patient care. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice with the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act. Responsible for delivering routine patient care for newborns through adolescents in a family centered care environment.



Minimum Job Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
  


• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
  


• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within one year in the position
  
  


• American Heart Association PALS  - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years in the position
  
  


• Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes nursing pain assessment, pain reassessments, and vitals within appropriate timeframe. Communicates with RN to provide updates on nursing interventions, and pertinent information.
  


• Assists with collecting specimens, transporting specimens to laboratory, obtaining medication from pharmacy, performing EKG, performing CPR, and assisting in various procedures as needed.
  
  


• Provides point of care testing with documentation of results in the EMR to include: RSV, Flu, Strep, Pregnancy Tests, I stat - glucose, Occult blood.
  
  


• Actively supports patient by transporting to all areas within the hospital for procedures and admissions. Provides support to the RN to manage flow of patients efficiently during the shift.
  
  


• Administers appropriate medications and assists with IV Therapy.
  
  


• Completes bedside hand off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments.
  
  


• Provides discharge planning paperwork including school notes and participates in patient and family teaching.
  
  


• Documents nursing interventions and patient response in a timely manner according to departmental procedures in the Electronic Health record.
  
  


• Responsible for restocking of supplies. Assists with room preparation and turnover.
  
  


• Promotes an “error free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted.
  
  


• Works to meet/exceed department standards & achieve hospital-wide CEI/SEI standards by completing documents in a timely manner, & being accountable to regulatory requirements of accrediting agencies.
  
  


• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients,and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
  
  

• ACLS within 1 year in the position and in good standing throughout employment preferred
  


• Nursing experience in a pediatrics hospital is preferred
  
  


• Successfully completed 30-hours post-graduate course on IV Therapy strongly preferred
  
  


• Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
  
  


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills
  
  


• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
  


• Ability to navigate and effectively utilize electronic patient care record
  
  


• Performs accurate calculations for medication administration
  
  


• Ability to perform the duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Care Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance
  
  


• Able to work collaboratively and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader
  
  


• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations