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Miami Jewish Health
LPN, FL PACE Centers
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,446 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
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Job Title:
LPN PACE
Job Summary Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides nursing care to assigned participants. Essential Job Functions- Performs care for assigned participants per established department guidelines, policies and procedures, MD orders and/or coordinates under the direction of an RN
- Administers medications and initiates and maintains IV therapy according to nursing rules and procedures
- Counsels or teaches patients/families as planned by RN
- Communicates patient care data to other caregivers according to guidelines of reporting
- Documentation is kept according to established standards
- Actively participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Performs departmental activities in compliance with department, regulatory, and professional standards, and guidelines
- Participates in department meetings, in-services and trainings as needed
Job Requirements Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
Experience:
- One of year of experience working as an
LPN Licenses/Certifications:
- Current licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing
- Valid Florida Driver's License & Proof of Insurance
- BLS Certification required
- IV Certification preferred Abilities Required
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to treat patients of all ages including geriatrics
- Bilingual - English and Spanish, Creole a plus
Functional Demands Environment Work Conditions:
- Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
- Ability to stand or walk 90% of the day.
- Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
- Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents, singularly and with other staff members and equipment
Infectious Material Exposure:
- Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues Organizational Expectations
- Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
- Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
- Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
- Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
- Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
- Maintains a safe working environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
Benefits
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance