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LPN - ORTHOPEDICS (Full Time, Day Shift)

NCPS-ORTHOPEDICS & SUPPORT Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus Miami, Florida Requisition ID 21405

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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.

Minimum Job Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides patient care in accordance with standards of practice, NCHS nursing policies & procedures and provides basic care such as vitals and history.
Completes patient assessment and communicates with physician, providing pertinent information related to the patient’s care.
Assists with injections according hospital policies & procedures. Responsible for specimen collection.
Assists with restocking of supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, etc. Assists with room preparation and turnover.
Assists with rooming patients for physicians and x-ray procedures.
Works collaboratively with all levels of 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 clinic discharge planning process and participates in patient and family teaching.
Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care, solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
Performs and documents vitals 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 DNV, CMS, DOH, and any other accrediting agencies and following hospital policies and procedures.
Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing and ensuring infection prevention is adhered to on assigned shift.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Successfully completed a 30-hours post-graduate course on IV Therapy strongly preferred.
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.
Proficient in computer program; able to learn as needed.
Able to perform calculations for medication administration.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice and Performance.
Able to work collaboratively and follow the directions of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations.
Ability to interpret and analyze data.

(EOE DFW)

Job :

Professional

Primary Location :

Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department :

NCPS-ORTHOPEDICS & SUPPORT-3100-466790

Job Status

:Full Time

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