Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN-School Health

Licensed Practical Nurse

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to work in Miami, FL. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled LPN to provide practical nursing care in school health clinics. Key responsibilities include administering first aid, performing follow-up health assessments, managing student health records, and coordinating care plans for students with medical conditions.

You will assist with medical supplies, ensure compliance with vaccination standards, and communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and school staff.

Core responsibilities:

• Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate nurse of actual or potential problems and needs on an ongoing basis.
• Records patient information concisely, accurately, and completely.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures for all patients as assigned.
• Assists with preparation of patient materials or correspondence that RNs, ARNPs, or MDs utilize to communicate with organizations within or outside the University.
• Assists in preoperative and postoperative health teaching for patients and families.
• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas with team members.
• Performs more-complex nursing activities as competence increases.
• Communicates frequently with team leader regarding patients' physical and mental conditions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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, within the scope of practice of practical nursing. Core

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.
• Valid State of Florida LPN license required
• BLS from American Heart Association only.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work during school hours.
• Must be available to participate in school-related events and team conferences, including those that may be scheduled outside of regular school hours, such as evenings and weekends.

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.