LPN Emergency Services (Part Time W/ Benefits, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami seeks an experienced LPN to deliver high-quality patient care for newborns through adolescents within a family-centered environment. You will work under the supervision of an RN and contribute to a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include pain assessments, specimen handling, point-of-care testing, IV therapy, medication administration, and discharge teaching.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) in good standing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) in good standing.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required within 12 months.
• American Heart Association PALS required within 2 years.
• Level II Background Check in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing pain assessments and vitals within expected timeframe and communicates with RN.
• Assists with specimens, lab transport, pharmacy meds, EKG, CPR, and procedures as needed.
• Performs point-of-care testing (RSV, Flu, Strep, Pregnancy Tests, i-STAT glucose, occult blood) with EMR documentation.
• Supports patient transport within the hospital and helps manage patient flow during shifts.
• Administers appropriate medications and assists with IV therapy.
• Completes bedside hand-off at shift changes, transfers, and reassignments.
• Prepares discharge planning paperwork and provides patient/family teaching.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in the EMR promptly.
• Restocks supplies, assists with room prep and turnover.
• Maintains an error-free healthcare environment and adheres to departmental and regulatory standards.
• Provides supervision and observation of behavioral health patients with CPI as required.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Time management

Verbal/written communication

Education

LPN license Florida or eNLC

Job description

Job Description

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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