Licensed Practical Nurse, Perdue Medical Center, Part-Time with Benefits, Nights Job at Public Health Trust of Dade Co, Miami, FL

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  • Public Health Trust of Dade Co
  • Miami, FL

Job Description

Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center Department : Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center Address : 19590 Old Cutler Road - Miami, FL 33157 Shift details : Part-Time with Benefits, Night Shift, 11:00PM-7:00AM Why Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center: Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center is a long-term-care facility located on a beautiful 11-acre campus in South Dade. The medical center is a licensed, 163-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. We provide care for a diverse cultural population of younger and older adults. Summary Licensed Practical Nurse performs advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of physically or mentally ill patients. Employees in this classification perform a variety of nursing care assignments in one or more inpatient or outpatient areas, requiring more advanced knowledge and skills of practical nursing. Emphasis of the work is on performance of specialized as well as more difficult and responsible duties in patient care, giving assistance to physicians and nurses, and performing instructional tasks. Responsibilities Interviews patient about current problems, medications, and allergies and reviews medical record for pertinent previous and current information. Keeps patients informed of their medical condition and the course of treatment being prescribed by an MD. Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse). Establishes and documents patient treatment regimen under supervision of RN or MD and implements treatment as directed. Performs routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing, and administers and reads TB tests. Assists in phlebotomy: identifies patient, checks requisition form for requested tests, and prepares equipment, patient and puncture site. Assists in IV set-up: verifying solution to be administered, evaluating infusion site, checking IV function and patient comfort, and discontinuing IV at appropriate time, as ordered by MD and under supervision of an RN. Maintains adequate inventory of narcotics after each tour of duty, examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact. Performs variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages and performs triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner. Facilitates and assists in the coordination of patient referrals. Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel. Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by consistently adjusting work pace when needed in order to maintain or improve patient care outcomes. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Experience Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience. Education Graduation from an accredited LPN program is required. Credentials Valid Florida LPN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. 30 hour IV training must be from a Florida Board of Nursing approved program or be a Compact Nursing State (States participating in the multi-state compacts licensing). Unit Specific Credential

FL-BLS

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Public Health Trust of Dade Co

Job Tags

Part time, Shift work, Night shift,

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