Licensed Practical Nurse Temp

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Miami FL.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse and ensures the health comfort and safety of patients. The incumbent provides quality care to designated patients and takes on various responsibilities such as participating in the planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care as well ascooperating with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other hospital departments.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate nurse of actual or potential problems and needs on an ongoing basis.
• Records patient information concisely accurately and completely.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures for all patients as assigned.
• Assists with preparation of patient materials or correspondence that RNs ARNPs or MDs utilize to communicate with organizations within or outside the University.
• Assists in preoperative and postoperative health teaching for patients and families.
• Shares responsibility for the planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Participates in team conferences sharing knowledge information and ideas with team members.
• Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases.
• Communicates frequently with team leader regarding patients physical and mental conditions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions 50%

• Responsible for patient triage attending clinics calling pharmacy for prescription refills.
• Obtaining lab results medical records
• Preparation of charts: review prior orders ensure that results are obtained.
• Prepares patient and assists providers with treatments and examinations.
• Relates effectively with other staff for continuity of care.
• Authorizations for Medicines and/or procedures.
• Participates in all phases of education and maintenance of records
• Travel to other clinics to coverage in or out of medical campus.
• Upkeeps credentials license and BLS.
• Schedule reschedule and confirm appointments.
• Provides school notes and documents necessary for follow-up visits.
• Ensure that new initiatives are implemented and goals are met.
• Teamwork and effective communication are of the utmost importance
• Assist provider with Nexplanon procedure lab draws and teaching.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience certification or license.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• BLS from American Heart Association only.
• Valid State of Florida LPN license required.
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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