Licensed Practical Nurse

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of OBGYN has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Miami, FL. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, and ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients. The incumbent provides quality care to designated patients and takes on various responsibilities, such as participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, as well as cooperating with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other hospital departments.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collects patient assessment data and notifies appropriate nurses 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 leaders regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Works with the Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Center.

• Educate patients in all areas of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

• Assist the physicians in the out-patient clinical practice. Performing such tasks as Veni-puncture, finger-sticks, and injections.

• Assist the physicians with in-vitro fertilizations and inseminations, biopsies, and ultrasounds.

• Assist with Oocyte retrieval and Embryo transfer.

• Assist the physicians with all surgical procedures performed at the Center.

• Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, weight, temperature, and height.

• Administer oral medication, draw blood, teach patients, and perform other clinical procedures or processes as assigned.

• Maintain logs for crash cart, AED, and narcotic medications.

• Follow and adhere to all infectious control policies and procedures.

• Maintain and update all Joint Commission requirements.

• Review and report laboratory test results.

• Will need to work weekend sessions as per schedule.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid State of Florida LPN license

• No experience required

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff