LPN Emergency Services

Job Summary

Delivers high quality patient care and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced, multidisciplinary approach to total patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice of the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act. Responsible for routine care for newborns through adolescents in a family centered environment.

• Completes nursing pain assessment, pain reassessments, and vitals within the appropriate timeframe; communicates with RN to provide updates on nursing interventions and pertinent information.
• Assists with collecting specimens, transporting specimens to the laboratory, obtaining medication from the pharmacy, performing EKG, performing CPR, and assisting in various procedures as needed.
• Provides point‑of‑care testing with documentation of results in the EMR, including RSV, Flu, Strep, Pregnancy Tests, glucoses, and occult blood.
• Actively supports patients by transporting them to all areas within the hospital for procedures and admissions and assists the RN to manage patient flow 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 supplies and assists with room preparation and turnover.
• Promotes an error free working environment by consistently providing high‑quality, safe care.
• Works to meet or exceed department standards and achieve hospital‑wide CEI/SEI standards by completing documents timely, adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Provides continuous supervision and observation of behavioral health patients, and follows non‑violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Florida or a Multi‑State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active status during employment.
• American Heart Association BLS – active status during employment.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required within one year in the position.
• American Heart Association PALS certification required within two years in position – maintain active status during employment.
• Level II Background Check – maintain active status during employment.
• Successfully completed 30‑hour post‑graduate course on IV Therapy (current employees have until 10/31/2025 to complete the course).

• ACLS certification within one year in the position and in good standing (preferred).
• Nursing experience in a pediatrics hospital (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 duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Care Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice and Performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Dedication to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations.

As required under House Bill 531 (2025), more information is available at:

Job:
Nursing – Clinical
Department: EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING
- Job Status:
Professional