LPN - Primary Care (Full Time Days

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth seeks an LPN to deliver pediatric nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting, supporting a family-centered care approach. You will perform basic patient care, administer medications, document in the Electronic Health Record, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe care from newborns to adolescents.

Excellent communication with families, time management, and adherence to infection prevention are essential.

Qualifications

• LPN license active in Florida and in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Pediatrics hospital experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time management.
• Proficient in data interpretation and calculations for medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care such as feeding, positioning, bathing, and diapering.
• Complete nursing assessments and communicate updates to RN.
• Administer medications and assist with IV therapy; collect specimens.
• Restock supplies; assist with room prep and turnover.
• Transport patients for exams and transfers; assist with discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; document handoffs at shift changes.
• Educate patients and families; document in the EHR.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and infection prevention standards.
• Provide bedside report at shift changes; ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Medication calculation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Florida

eNLC multi-state license

American Heart Association BLS

Tools

EHR systems

Job 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

• Provides patient care in accordance with standards of practice, NCHS nursing policies & procedures and provides basic care such as feeding, repositioning patient, bathing & changing diapers.
• Completes all nursing assessment, reassessments and communicates with RN to provide updates on nursing interventions, and pertinent information related to the patient’s condition or care.
• Administers medications, assists with IV Therapy according to the hospital policies & procedures. Responsible for specimen collection.
• Responsible for restocking of supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, etc. Assists with room preparation and turnover.
• Assists with transporting patients to medical exams, procedures and inpatient unit transfers. F: Weekly/ T: 10-30 minutes per patient R:
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide.
• Completes hand off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments.
• Assists with the discharge planning process and participates in patient and family teaching.
• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care, solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care in the Electronic Health record according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides and documents patient/family education including discharge teaching/instructions.
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and any other accrediting agencies and following hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes a safe 'error free' working environment by consistently adhering to and performing infection prevention on assigned shift.
• Provides beside report and patient information at shift change.
• Responsible for specimen collection.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to perform calculations for medication administration.
• Ability to perform the duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance.
• Works collaboratively and follows the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.

Job:

Nursing - Clinical

Department:

NCPS-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-3100-490000

Job Status:

Professional