Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary

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.

Job Functions

• Collections 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.
• Affords assistance with preparation of patient materials or correspondence that RNs, ARNPs, or MDs utilize to communicate with organizations within or outside the University.
• Affords assistance 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited LPN school.
• 2 Year Associate Degree Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida LPN license
• BLS, HIV, Domestic Violence, and Medication Errors
• Experience: 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

Benefits

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

About the Role

The UHealth System at the 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.

Schedule

Full time

Pay

Competitive

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited LPN school. Valid State of Florida LPN license. 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.

Skills

None specifically listed

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Tuition Remission and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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