LPN Emergency Services (Part Time W/ Benefits, Evenings)
Nicklaus Children's Health System
Miami, Florida
Health system employer
Posted Sep 4
- Shift
- Evenings
- Unit
- EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600
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Role
- Schedule
- Evenings
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Unit
- EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600
- Patients
- Responsible for delivering routine patient care for newborns through adolescents in a family centered care environment.
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About this role
Job Summary
Delivers high quality customer service and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced, multidisciplinary approach to total patient care. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice with the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act. Responsible for delivering routine patient care for newborns through adolescents in a family centered care environment.
Job Specific Duties
Completes nursing pain assessment, pain reassessments, and vitals within appropriate timeframe. Communicates with RN to provide updates on nursing interventions, and pertinent information. Assists with collecting specimens, transporting specimens to laboratory, obtaining medication from pharmacy, performing EKG, performing CPR, and assisting in various procedures as needed.
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Provides point of care testing with documentation of results in the EMR to include: RSV, Flu, Strep, Pregnancy Tests, I stat - glucose, Occult blood. Actively supports patient by transporting to all areas within the hospital for procedures and admissions. Provides support to the RN to manage flow of patients efficiently during the shift.
Administers appropriate medications and assists with IV Therapy. Completes bedside hand off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments. Provides discharge planning paperwork including school notes and participates in patient and family teaching.
Documents nursing interventions and patient response in a timely manner according to departmental procedures in the Electronic Health record. Responsible for restocking of supplies. Assists with room preparation and turnover.
Promotes an “error free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted. Works to meet/exceed department standards & achieve hospital-wide CEI/SEI standards by completing documents in a timely manner, & being accountable to regulatory requirements of accrediting agencies. Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within one year in the position American Heart Association PALS required within 2 years in position - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Successfully completed 30-hour post graduate course on IV Therapy (Current employees will have until 10/31/2025 to successfully complete the IV Therapy course)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ACLS within 1 year in the position and in good standing throughout employment preferred Nursing experience in a pediatrics hospital is preferred Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to navigate and effectively utilize electronic patient care record Performs accurate calculations for medication administration Ability to perform the duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Care Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance Able to work collaboratively and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations
As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Job
Nursing - Clinical
Department
Emergency room nursing-2100-670600
Job Status
Professional
Sourced from Nicklaus Children's Health System’s careers page.
Requirements
- Minimum Job Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within one year in the position
- American Heart Association PALS required within 2 years in position - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Successfully completed 30-hour post graduate course on IV Therapy (Current employees will have until 10/31/2025 to successfully complete the IV Therapy course)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- ACLS within 1 year in the position and in good standing throughout employment preferred
- Nursing experience in a pediatrics hospital is preferred
- Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to navigate and effectively utilize electronic patient care record
- Ability to perform the duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Care Act, ANA Code of Ethics and
- Standards of Practice and Performance
- Able to work collaboratively and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader
- Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations
- As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
- https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Place
- City
- Miami, Florida
- Median rent
- $1,758/mo
- Local household income
- $62,462/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Miami area index 114.2, where 100 is the national average.
Miami blends sun-soaked coastal living with a fast-paced, multicultural energy. Nurses relocating here find year-round warmth, Latin-Caribbean flavor, and bustling healthcare corridors. Whether you prefer the high-rise condos of Brickell or the beach-town feel of Miami Beach, the city delivers a vibrant lifestyle where ocean breezes meet 24/7 urban excitement.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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You would be walking into a Miami children's hospital that opened in 1950 as Miami Children's Hospital and is described as South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children. The system is headquartered here, lists 1,001–5,000 employees and four…
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