Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (H)

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The Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Miami Dade County.

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 as cooperating with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other hospital departments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collects patient assessment data, 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, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Responsible for patient triage, calling pharmacy and/or electronically filling prescription refills.

• Obtaining lab results, medical records

• Relates effectively with other staff for continuity of care.

• Prior Authorizations for medication and Infusion treatments.

• Participates in all phases of education and maintenance of records

• Upkeeps credentials, license and BLS.

• Schedule, reschedule and confirm Infusion appointments.

• Assist attendings with completion of school notes, letters of medical necessity, FMLA forms and any other documents necessary for continuation of care.

• Assist with phone calls; communicate with patient’s parents results of labs and studies.

• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.

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

• Valid State of Florida LPN license

• BLS from American Heart Association only

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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 Florida's 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