Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full Time

The University of Miami’s Department of Pediatrics, School Health Initiative offers an exciting opportunity for a Full‑Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work at various school locations in Miami‑Dade County. The LPN administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse and ensures the health, comfort, and safety of students.

The incumbent provides quality care to designated patients and performs a range of responsibilities including planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, and collaborating with nursing, medical, and other hospital staff.

• Collects patient assessment data and notifies the 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 used by RNs, ARNPs, or MDs to communicate with organizations.
• Assists in pre‑operative and post‑operative 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 the team leader regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Provides first aid, follow‑up assessments, and direct practical nursing care to students according to established clinic protocols.
• Responds to students’ health emergencies and performs care following standing orders within the constraints of Florida Statute for LPNs.
• Manages and updates student health records and emergency information, inputting necessary documents into the appropriate databases.
• Administers medications, treatments, and coordinates care plans for students with medical needs, documenting in clinic databases as necessary.
• Ensures vaccination compliance and communicates with parents/guardians on required health matters.
• Maintains clinic inventory, assists with medical supply preparation and orders, discarding expired supplies, and adheres to infection control standards.
• Coordinates mandated health screenings and informs caregivers of results.
• Collaborates consistently with school staff and team leaders to promote health, safety, and effective care delivery.
• Ensures a clean, organized clinic environment and reports any equipment or facility issues to the appropriate department and leadership.
• Participates in school events and/or team conferences, including those outside regular school hours.
• Assists with preparation of medical supplies, documentation, and communication needed in collaboration with student RNs, APRNs, or MDs.
• Adheres to University policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Provides other duties of school health as assigned.

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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, relevant experience, certification, or license.
• Valid State of Florida LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work during school hours.
• Must be available to participate in school‑related events and team conferences, including 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.

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

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