Licensed Practical Nurse Ii, Lpn Ii; Family

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Miami, FL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

The LPN II is a part of a multi‑disciplinary team providing nursing care to patients in the Family Medicine Unit. He/she acts as the Family Medicine Unit Charge Nurse. He/She will communicate to the Vice‑President for Nursing Services and the Nursing Supervisor pertinent patient information, any staff issues on a daily ongoing basis.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Graduate from a standard High School or GED Equivalent. Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Two year’s experience in acute care or ambulatory care setting required. A minimum clinical experience with children and adults desired.
• Licensure / Certification:
  Licensed to practice as an LPN in the State of Florida. Must maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association and IV Certified.
• Skills / Ability:
  Must have excellent communication skills. Bilingual skills English/Spanish desired. Ability to type 25 WPM. Basic computer knowledge desired.

• Consistently gives attention to details.
• Communicates effectively and expresses ideas clearly; actively listens and always follows appropriate channel of communication.
• Consistently greets patient and treats patient with respect.
• Follows standard Nursing Policies and Procedures for all care given.
• Deliver Health Care teaching to patients at a level they can understand.
• Consistently monitors the patient’s clinical status observing for deviations from expected responses.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained in functioning condition as evidenced by daily log.
• Performs all clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner.
• Administers medications ordered by the provider using standardized procedures to assure safety and accuracy.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to allow continuous improvement in the delivery of care.
• Demonstrates concern for patient flow.
• Always cross checks paperwork to ensure accuracy of medical records.
• Anticipates Provider’s needs when preparing patients.
• Cleans areas for next day’s patient’s care to maintain patient flow.
• Greets patients in a professional manner at all times.

• Produces a consistent volume of acceptable work.
• Completes assigned task in a timely manner.
• Finds appropriate task to do in down time.
• Constantly monitors patient flow and assesses staffing needs.
• Co‑ordinates, directs and evaluates the delivery of patient care in assigned area.
• Assist team members with other tasks to assure that all patients are cared for appropriately, and to improve patient satisfaction and department workflow.
• Always able to carry out provider’s orders quickly and accurately to expedite patient care.
• Willing to accept other duties not ordinarily assigned to expedite patient care; team player.

• Possess general knowledge of CHI system, procedures location of all departments, treatment areas and other patient services.
• Adheres to Departmental Policies and Procedures in performing duties as assignment.
• General knowledge regarding work to be done.
• Demonstrates ability to work with diverse population.
• Understands the importance of the computer environment and is willing to learn new skills.
• Knows the limitation of job and reports appropriately to supervisor.
• Possesses general knowledge of managed care environment in coordinating patient care.
• Refers to and uses Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures to delivery clinical care.
• Discharges patients taking off doctor’s orders for follow‑up care and treatment.
• Follows the Rights for administering medication at all times.

• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for the successful completion of job duties.
• Consistently combines ethical judgment with technical skills within the Policies and Legal Guidelines of CHI.
• Follows written and verbal instructions as directed.
• Always attempts to understand co‑workers needs and responds…