Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Oncology Clinic - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a RN Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate RN of actual and/or potential problem and needs on an ongoing basis; records information concisely, accurately, and completely Takes patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations and records on patient record; reports any unusual findings to RN Weights and measures patients and records on patient record Administer medications and performs treatments and procedures as assigned by the RN Assists with the patient intake process and discharge Perform skilled nursing procedures within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures. Assist physician/ARNP/RN during test or procedures Documents appropriate information and in a timely manner according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures. Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases Communicates frequently with the Charge RN regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital Perform daily checks in each unit covered by the team to ensure all the equipments to be used for the safety of patients and personnel. Monitor availability of supplies and order replacement of necessary items to assure efficient operation. Respond and assist team members and other personnel in any patient emergencies Assist in the orientation of other LPN and or nursing assistants Creates a comfortable environment for staff, physicians, and other health care personnel. Knowledgeable in and effective in caring out the policies of the clinic and facility Supports and participates in performance improvement activities. Collects and conduct test ordered by physicians/ARNP from patient Blood, sputum or urine. Draw and collect blood specimens for the purpose of laboratory testing Set up and administers EKG Professional Accountability: Consistently maintain complete confidentiality on all aspects HIPPA regulations. Attends meetings as needed and mandatory in-services Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times. Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements. Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status. Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies. Practices within the guidelines as set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing. Meets customers’ expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others. Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress. Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care. Communicates effective with directors and/or manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance. Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled. Other duties as assigned by the Clinic Nurse Supervisor This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Requires current/valid Florida nursing license.
Graduate from an accredited LPN school.
2 year Associate Degree
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

Responsibilities

Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a RN
Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate RN of actual and/or potential problem and needs on an ongoing basis; records information concisely, accurately, and completely
Takes patient vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations and records on patient record; reports any unusual findings to RN
Weights and measures patients and records on patient record
Administer medications and performs treatments and procedures as assigned by the RN
Assists with the patient intake process and discharge
Perform skilled nursing procedures within the scope of safe nursing practice following nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Assist physician/ARNP/RN during test or procedures
Documents appropriate information and in a timely manner according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases
Communicates frequently with the Charge RN regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital
Perform daily checks in each unit covered by the team to ensure all the equipments to be used for the safety of patients and personnel.
Monitor availability of supplies and order replacement of necessary items to assure efficient operation.
Respond and assist team members and other personnel in any patient emergencies
Assist in the orientation of other LPN and or nursing assistants
Creates a comfortable environment for staff, physicians, and other health care personnel.
Knowledgeable in and effective in caring out the policies of the clinic and facility
Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.
Collects and conduct test ordered by physicians/ARNP from patient Blood, sputum or urine.
Draw and collect blood specimens for the purpose of laboratory testing
Set up and administers EKG
Consistently maintain complete confidentiality on all aspects HIPPA regulations.
Attends meetings as needed and mandatory in-services
Acts as role model and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
Maintains documentation of the continuing education requirements.
Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status.
Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies.
Practices within the guidelines as set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Meets customers’ expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others.
Follows through to ensure that established expectations are satisfied; keep customers informed of progress.
Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care.
Communicates effective with directors and/or manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
Demonstrate dependability/reliability by promptly reporting to work when scheduled.
Other duties as assigned by the Clinic Nurse Supervisor