LPN Full-time
Mount Sinai Medical Center

LPN

apartment Mount Sinai Medical Center location_onMiami Beach, FL, US
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Licensed Practical Nurse

Outpatient Services Offices/Departments

Locations: Hialeah West & Hialeah East

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
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Job Responsibilities:

·       Performs initial re-assessment to include introduction to patient and family, vital signs, re-assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.

·       Obtains and documents a complete nursing re-assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.

·       Performs and documents an accurate systems re-assessment at the beginning of each shift.

Planning

·       Re-evaluates plan of care as required by unit standards and practices.

·       Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift

Implementation

·       Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.

·       Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.

·       Performs 24-hour chart preparation at the beginning of each shift.

·       Administers, observes, and documents medications according to hospital policy.

·       Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness, recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.

·       Performs pre-operative and post-operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during office visit.

·       Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.

·       Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.

·       Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of risk.

·       Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.

Minimum Requirements:

·       Graduated from accredited school of practical nursing. Must provide official transcripts and conferral letter.

·       Authorization to test for the NCLEX exam. You will be required to obtain a FL LPN license within 90 days of graduation to remain employed as an LPN.

·       Authorization from the Florida Board of Nursing to practice as a Graduate Nurse.

·       BLS required.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

·       Health benefits

·       Life insurance

·       Long-term disability coverage

·       Healthcare spending accounts

·       Retirement plan

·       Paid time off

·       Pet Insurance

·       Tuition reimbursement

·       Employee assistance program

·       Wellness program

·       On-site housing for select positions and more!

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