LPN Emergency Services (Full Time, Night shift)

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.


* 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).

Minimum Job Requirements


* LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


* CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute  required within one year in the position


* PALS - American Heart Association PALS Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years in the position


* BACKGRD - Level II Background Check Maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

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


* Successfully completed  30-hours post-graduate course on IV Therapy strongly 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

...