Licensed Practical Nurse; South Medical Clinic; Days

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPNs must have at least 1 to 2 years of experience and 30 hours of IV therapy Infusion course to be considered.

Department: South Beach Medical Clinic

Shift: 10 AM- 10PM

Location: Miami, FL On Call/Pool PET Primary Care

Licensed Practical Nurse performs advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of physically or mentally ill patients. Employees in this classification perform a variety of nursing care assignments in one or more inpatient or outpatient areas, requiring more advanced knowledge and skills of practical nursing. Emphasis of the work is on performance of specialized as well as more difficult and responsible duties in patient care, giving assistance to physicians and nurses, and performing instructional tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing patients about current problems, medications, and allergies and reviewing medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
• Keeping patients informed of their medical condition and the course of treatment being prescribed by an MD.
• Participating in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse.
• Establishing and documenting patient treatment regimen under supervision of RN or MD and implementing treatment as directed.
• Performing routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing, and administering and reading TB tests.
• Assisting in phlebotomy: identifying patient, checking requisition form for requested tests, and preparing equipment, patient and puncture site.
• Assisting in IV set-up: verifying solution to be administered, evaluating infusion site, checking IV function and patient comfort, and discontinuing IV at appropriate time, as ordered by MD and under supervision of an RN.
• Maintaining adequate inventory of narcotics after each tour of duty, examination room supplies and preparing exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.
• Performing variety of office responsibilities: answering phones and taking messages and performing triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Facilitating and assisting in the coordination of patient referrals.
• Participating in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Demonstrating commitment to service excellence by consistently adjusting work pace when needed in order to maintain or improve patient care outcomes.
• Following and performing all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizing job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrating behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performing all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Graduation from an accredited LPN program is required.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Valid Florida LPN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. 30 hour IV training must be from a Florida Board of Nursing approved program or be a Compact Nursing State (States participating in the multi-state compacts licensing).

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).