Pediatric ER LPN: Fast-Paced Patient Care

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a skilled LPN for pediatric emergency care. You will deliver routine patient care to newborns through adolescents under RN supervision, document within the EMR, and support fast-paced, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, IV therapy, medication administration, and collaboration with the RN to optimize patient flow. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and compassionate communication is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida or Multi-State eNLC in good standing.
• BLS certification active and in good standing.
• CPI certification within one year in the position.
• PALS certification within 2 years in the position.
• Level II Background Check
• 30-hour IV Therapy course required or completion by 10/31/2025 for current employees.
• ACLS within 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing pain assessment and vitals within required timeframes; communicates with RN.
• Assists with specimen collection, lab transport, medication retrieval, EKG, CPR, and procedures.
• Performs point-of-care testing and documents results in the EMR (RSV, Flu, Strep, pregnancy tests, glucose, occult blood).
• Supports patient flow by transporting patients and assisting RN during shifts.
• Administers medications and assists with IV therapy.
• Performs bedside handoff communications during shift changes and transfers.
• Completes discharge planning paperwork, school notes, and patient/family teaching.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in the EHR.
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for turnover.
• Maintains an error-free, high-quality safe care environment; meets regulatory requirements.
• Supervises and observes behavioral health patients as per CPI guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Critical thinking

EMR/EHR

Medication calculations

Nursing skills

Education

LPN license (Florida/eNLC)

BLS certification

CPI certification

PALS certification

Level II Background Check

IV Therapy 30-hour course

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a skilled LPN for pediatric emergency care. You will deliver routine patient care to newborns through adolescents under RN supervision, document within the EMR, and support fast-paced, family-centered care.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, IV therapy, medication administration, and collaboration with the RN to optimize patient flow. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and compassionate communication is required.