Job Description - LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Days) (300923)
Job Description LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Days)-300923
Description 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
Minimum Job Requirements
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 required within 2 years in position - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment • Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment • Successfully completed 30-hour post graduate course on IV Therapy (Current employees will have until 10/31/2025 to successfully complete the IV Therapy course)
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 • 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
Primary Location: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Childrens Hospital - Main Hospital Campus Department: EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600 Shift: Days Job Status: Full Time