Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago


Miami, United States University of Miami Full time

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Location: Surgical Oncology Clinic

Sign on Bonus: Up to $7,500

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):

* Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a RN
* Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate RN of actual and/or potential problem and needs on an ongoing basis; records information concisely, accurately, and completely
* Takes patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations and records on patient record; reports any unusual findings to RN
* Weights and measures patients and records on patient record
* Administer medications and performs treatments and procedures as assigned by the RN
* Assists with the patient intake process and discharge
* Perform skilled nursing procedures within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
* Assist physician/ARNP/RN during test or procedures
* Documents appropriate information and in a timely manner according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
* Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
* Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases
* Communicates frequently with the Charge RN regarding patients' physical and mental conditions
* Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
* Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital
* Perform daily checks in each unit covered by the team to ensure all the equipments to be used for the safety of patients and personnel.
* Monitor availability of supplies and order replacement of necessary items to assure efficient operation.
* Respond and assist team members and other personnel in any patient emergencies
* Assist in the orientation of other LPN and or nursing assistants
* Creates a comfortable environment for staff, physicians, and other health care personnel.
* Knowledgeable in and effective in caring out the policies of the clinic and facility
* Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.
* Collects and conduct test ordered by physicians/ARNP from patient Blood, sputum or urine.
* Draw and collect blood specimens for the purpose of laboratory testing
* Set up and administers EKG

Professional Accountability:

* Consistently maintain complete confidentiality on all aspects HIPPA regulations.
* Attends meetings as needed and mandatory in-services
* Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
* Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.
* Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status.
* Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.
* Practices within the guidelines as set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing.
* Meets customers' expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
* Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress.
* Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
* Communicates effective with directors and/or manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
* Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
* Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
* Other duties as assigned by the Clinic Nurse Supervisor

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.

Supervision Received:

Charge RN/Manager

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):

Requires current/valid Florida nursing license. Graduate from an accredited LPN school. 2 year Associate Degree BLS, HIV, Domestic Violence, and Medication Errors Minimum of one year LPN experience preferably in a hospital setting. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Excellent English verbal/written skills are necessary. Moderate to advance computer literacy and skills Tact, diplomacy and ability to work with individuals in all levels of hospital and medical staff organization Multi-tasking and communication skills are necessary

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 for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H7



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