Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-TeleHealth Dept, Virtual Care & Televigilance Center at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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$7,500 Sign-On Bonus



The Telehealth Nursing Department has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position is not remote. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, and ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients. The incumbent provides quality care to designated patients and takes on various responsibilities, such as participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, as well as cooperating with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other hospital departments.

• This is an in person position located on the University of Miami Health System medical campus .
  
  


• Provides virtual clinical care(via video) within your nursing scope of practice
  
  


• Serves as a Professional administering nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
  
  


• Demonstrates excellent customer-care skills and webside manners
  
  


• The incumbent provides quality care to designated patients and takes on various responsibilities, such as participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, as well as cooperating with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other departments.d
  
  


• Competent in remote patient monitoring and using critical thinking skills and decisive judgment to provide triage to symptomatic consumers in accordance with scope of practice
  
  


• Coordinate care between providers, patients, and third parties including but not limited to: patient triage, medication reconciliation and provide administrative assistance for providers and managers
  
  


• Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate nurse of actual or potential problems and needs on an ongoing basis.
  
  


• Records patient information concisely, accurately, and completely.
  
  


• Assists with preparation of patient materials or correspondence that RNs, ARNPs, or MDs utilize to communicate with organizations within or outside the University.
  
  


• Assists in preoperative and postoperative health teaching for patients and families.
  
  


• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
  
  


• Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas with team members.
  
  


• Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases.
  
  


• Communicates frequently with team leader regarding patient's physical and mental conditions.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  


• Valid State of Florida LPN license
  
  


• ACLS, BLS, and PALS from American Heart Association only
  
  


• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  
  

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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