Licensed Practical Nurse-School Health

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, School Health Initiative is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in various school locations in Miami-Dade County. The LPN provides practical nursing care in school health clinics, including first aid, follow-up assessments, medication administration, treatment, and care coordination for students with medical needs. The role also involves maintaining student health records, supporting vaccination compliance and mandated health screenings, managing clinic supplies, and communicating with parents, guardians, school staff, and clinical team members. The position follows established clinic protocols, standing orders, Florida LPN regulations, and University policies. Participation in school events and team conferences may occur outside regular school hours, including evenings and weekends. The responsibilities listed are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, certification, or license.
Valid State of Florida LPN license.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to work during school hours.
Availability to participate in school-related events and team conferences outside regular school hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Collect patient assessment data and notify the appropriate nurse of actual or potential problems and needs.
Record patient information concisely, accurately, and completely.
Administer medications and perform assigned treatments and procedures.
Assist with preparing patient materials or correspondence used by RNs, ARNPs, or MDs to communicate with organizations inside or outside the University.
Assist with preoperative and postoperative health teaching for patients and families.
Share responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans.
Participate in team conferences and share knowledge, information, and ideas with team members.
Perform more-complex nursing activities as competence increases.
Communicate frequently with the team leader about patients’ physical and mental conditions.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Provide first aid, follow-up assessments, and direct practical nursing care to students according to clinic protocols.
Respond to student health emergencies and provide care under standing orders and within Florida LPN regulations.
Manage and update student health records and emergency information, entering documents into appropriate databases.
Administer medications and treatments, coordinate care plans for students with medical needs, and document care in clinic databases as necessary.
Ensure vaccination compliance and communicate with parents or guardians about required health matters.
Maintain clinic inventory; prepare and order medical supplies; discard expired supplies; and follow infection-control standards.
Coordinate mandated health screenings and inform caregivers of results.
Collaborate with school staff and team leaders to promote health, safety, and effective care delivery.
Maintain a clean, organized clinic and report equipment or facility issues to the appropriate department and leadership.
Participate in school events and team conferences, some of which may occur after school or on weekends.
Prepare medical supplies, documentation, and communications in collaboration with student RNs, APRNs, or MDs.
Perform other school-health duties as assigned.