Licensed Practical Nurse, Jackson Behavioral Health, Full-Time, Days, M-F, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital in Miami, FL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide advanced nursing care in inpatient/outpatient settings under physician and RN supervision.

Responsibilities include medication administration, immunizations, phlebotomy assistance, IV setup, documentation, and coordinated patient care. Requires 1–3 years of LPN experience, Florida license, and BLS/CPR as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program is required.
• Valid Florida LPN license is required.
• American Heart Association life support certification may be required at unit level.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient about problems, medications and allergies and reviews medical records.
• Adminsisters medications under physician/RN supervision.
• Performs immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and TB tests.
• Assists in phlebotomy and IV setup; documents care plans.
• Maintains supply inventory and supports routine office duties.
• Coordinates patient referrals and assists in training staff.
• Follows unit policies and demonstrates CARE values.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical documentation

Care coordination

Education

LPN program graduation

Job description

Department

Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital M H Adult Clinic

Address

1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136

Shift Details

Full-Time Days M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

About Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital

Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (JBHH) is a three-story, 180,000-square-foot facility committed to the highest quality, treatment, and service. Opened in 1999, JBHH consolidates evaluation, clinical treatment, teaching and research, to offer a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, including crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient programs. In association with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, JBHH offers specialized treatment for numerous conditions including depression and mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation or behavior, anxiety and panic disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease. JBHH also specializes in criminal justice mental health services

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse performs advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of physically or mentally ill patients. Employees in this classification perform a variety of nursing care assignments in one or more inpatient or outpatient areas, requiring more advanced knowledge and skills of practical nursing. Emphasis of the work is on performance of specialized as well as more difficult and responsible duties in patient care, giving assistance to physicians and nurses, and performing instructional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient about current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews medical record for pertinent previous and current information.
• Keeps patients informed of their medical condition and the course of treatment being prescribed by an MD.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Establishes and documents patient treatment regimen under supervision of RN or MD and implements treatment as directed.
• Performs routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing, and administers and reads TB tests.
• Assists in phlebotomy: identifies patient, checks requisition form for requested tests, and prepares equipment, patient and puncture site.
• Assists in IV set-up: verifying solution to be administered, evaluating infusion site, checking IV function and patient comfort, and discontinuing IV at appropriate time, as ordered by MD and under supervision of an RN.
• Maintains adequate inventory of narcotics after each tour of duty, examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.
• Performs variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages and performs triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Facilitates and assists in the coordination of patient referrals.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by consistently adjusting work pace when needed in order to maintain or improve patient care outcomes.
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

• Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program is required.

Credentials

• Valid Florida LPN license is required.
• American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. 30 hour IV training must be from a Florida Board of Nursing approved program or be a Compact Nursing State (States participating in the multi-state compacts licensing).

Unit Specific Credential

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.