Miami Children's
LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Night shift)
Miami Children's, Miami, Florida, United States, 33196
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).
Minimum Job Requirements
* 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
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).
Minimum Job Requirements
* 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