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Miami Children’s Hospital is hiring: LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Night sh

Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, FL, United States, 33222


Job Description - LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Night shift) (27372)

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.

Job Specific Duties

  • 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).

Qualifications

  • LPN - 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.
  • CPR BLS - American Heart Association BLS Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within one year in the position.
  • PALS - American Heart Association PALS Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years in the position.
  • BACKGRD - Level II Background Check Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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.
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