Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatric PCMH

Little Rock Pediatric Group, PA•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Pediatric LPN serves as a key member of a multidisciplinary care team in a Patient-Centered Medical Home, providing direct clinical care to patients from birth through age 18. The role emphasizes building ongoing relationships with families and supporting seamless transitions among healthcare services. The LPN prepares patients for provider visits, administers immunizations and medications, collects lab specimens, communicates results as directed, and helps maintain stocked exam rooms and infection-control practices. The role also supports care coordination, referrals and prior authorizations, patient and family education, triage, and preventive outreach to patients with gaps in care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program as an LPN.
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Arkansas.
BLS certification is required and can be obtained after hiring.
Ability to handle multiple requests in an organized and professional manner.
Ability to conduct patient education as directed by the physician.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining performance expectations.
Ability to calculate correct doses as ordered by the physician.
Ability to communicate clearly with parents and children.
Ability to organize tasks and maintain accurate records.
Ability to meet customer-service expectations in a friendly, professional manner.
Strong knowledge of childhood growth stages and common pediatric illnesses.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to explain medical concepts in age-appropriate language to children and families.
Skill in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), administering vaccines, and obtaining vital signs.
Ability to remain calm and decisive during medical emergencies or in a high-pressure clinic environment.
Ability to function as a team member, with excellent attendance habits and congenial rapport with teammates and supervisors.
Ability to pick up and hold infants and appropriately restrain older children.
Ability to tolerate extensive walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
Ability to carry a laptop and other handheld medical equipment.
Ability to safely use a step stool.
Ability to speak and hear clearly on the telephone.
Ability to sit at a computer and clearly visualize the screen.
Ability to complete legible documentation on medical documents.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric primary care or community health experience is a plus; new graduates are welcome.
A natural ability to de-escalate white coat syndrome in children and provide empathetic support to anxious caregivers.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for office visits by verifying current medications, documenting vital signs, and assessing needs related to the visit.
Safely administer immunizations and medications and calculate doses as ordered by the physician.
Collect laboratory specimens via swabs as needed and communicate lab results as directed by the provider.
Ensure medical supplies are stocked appropriately in exam rooms and support standard infection-control measures throughout the clinic.
Obtain prior authorizations for applicable medications.
Process referrals for special services, radiology, and other diagnostic testing in a timely manner; communicate with parents or guardians about follow-up appointments as directed by the provider.
Identify patient and family needs and refer patients to a clinical social worker as needed.
Perform telephone and in-person triage to prioritize patient needs and facilitate timely access to care.
Use pediatric-specific protocols, such as Schmitt-Thompson, to provide evidence-based phone triage and help parents determine the appropriate level of care for acute illnesses.
Use EMR data to identify children overdue for immunizations or well visits and lead outreach efforts to bring them back into the medical home.
Follow up on hospitalized patients and schedule appointments if needed.
Use SHARE reports to obtain ancillary information.
Conduct patient education as directed by the physician and communicate clearly with parents and children.
Maintain accurate records and documentation and meet customer-service expectations in a friendly, professional manner.