LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Day shift) at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Medication Administration, IV Therapy, Patient Care, Documentation, Collaboration, Crisis Intervention, Nursing Assessment, Patient Transport, Specimen Collection

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. 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

Responsibilities

The LPN in Emergency Services is responsible for delivering routine patient care for newborns through adolescents in a family-centered care environment. This includes completing nursing assessments, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and documenting patient responses in the electronic health record.