Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Core Responsibilities

• Collections patient assessment data, notifies appropriate nurses 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 leaders regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies, procedures, and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Responsible for patient intake, attending clinics, calling pharmacy for prescription refills.
• Obtains lab results, medical records.
• Prepares charts: reviews prior orders, ensures that results are obtained.
• Assists in preparing patients and assisting providers with treatments and examinations.
• Relates effectively to other staff for continuity of care.
• Authorizations for Medicines and/or Procedures.
• Participates in all phases of education and maintenance of records.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments.
• Provides school notes and documents necessary for follow-up visits.
• Ensures that new initiatives are implemented, and goals are met.

Teamwork and Effective Communication

• Teamwork and effective communication are of the utmost importance.

Core Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• 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.

Any Relevant Education, Certifications and/or Work Experience

• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

About the Role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position to work in Miami, FL. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse as a part of a team to provide quality care to designated patients. The Pediatric Allergy/Immunology program at the University of Miami Batchelor Children’s Research Institute is seeking a motivated LPN with interest in the field of Allergy and Primary Immunodeficiency disorders who will help grow the clinical service and provide excellent family centered patient care to children with a variety of issues including allergies, and a range of primary immunodeficiency disorders. We encourage excellent patient care including knowledge of clinical coordination.