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 provide practical nursing care in school health clinics at various locations in Miami-Dade County. The role provides first aid and follow-up assessments, responds to student health emergencies within established protocols and the scope of Florida LPN practice, manages student health records, and coordinates care for students with medical needs. The LPN also supports vaccination compliance, health screenings, clinic inventory, infection control, and communication with parents, guardians, school staff, and clinical team members. The position requires availability during school hours and for some school-related events and team conferences outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, certification, or license.
Valid State of Florida LPN license.
Basic Life Support (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 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.
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 skills are preferred.

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 and 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 regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Provide first aid, follow-up assessments, and practical nursing care to students according to established clinic protocols.
Respond to student health emergencies and provide care under standing orders within the scope of practice established by Florida law for LPNs.
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.
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.
Keep the clinic clean and organized and report equipment or facility issues to the appropriate department, communicating them to leadership.
Participate in school events and team conferences, including some scheduled after school or on weekends.
Assist with medical supplies, documentation, and communication in collaboration with student RNs, APRNs, or MDs.
Perform other school-health duties as assigned; duties may be expanded as necessary.