LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Days)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking an LPN for Emergency Services on a full-time, day shift. The role requires nursing care for neonates to adolescents under RN supervision in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen handling, EKGs, CPR, IV therapy, and discharge teaching, with emphasis on safe, error-free care and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida with active license.
• BLS certification required and current.
• CPI training within one year preferred.
• PALS certification required within 2 years.
• Background check completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments, vitals, and document findings.
• Assist with specimens, labs, EKGs, CPR and procedures.
• Provide point-of-care testing and document results in EMR.
• Support RN and manage patient flow to improve throughput.
• Administer medications and assist with IV therapy.
• Communicate hand-offs at shift changes and transfers.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses in EMR.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

LPN nursing

Education

LPN license Florida

BLS certification

PALS certification

CPI training

Background check

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description - LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Days) (301561)

Job Description

LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Days) - 301561

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).

Qualifications

• 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

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