Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Interim HealthCare of Fayetteville, NC•Fayetteville, NC
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care, clinical support, and administrative assistance in a pediatric outpatient setting. The LPN ensures safe, high-quality care for infants, children, and adolescents while supporting providers, maintaining regulatory compliance, and contributing to efficient clinic operations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Active LPN license in good standing with the NC Nursing Board.
- Current BLS certification.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records.
- Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.
- Perform nursing assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR.
- Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets.
- Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
- Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
- May assist with or perform phlebotomy and collect lab specimens using pediatric-appropriate techniques.
- May perform of assist Provider with complex pediatric clinical tasks including catheterization, nebulizer treatments, wound care, suture removal, and splinting.
- Conduct pediatric hearing and vision screenings.
- Provide age-appropriate education to parents and patients related to medications, chronic condition management, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.
- Monitor and document vaccine refrigerator/freezer temperatures and comply with VFC guidelines if applicable.
- Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
- Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up
- Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
- Triage pediatric patients in-office and via phone to determine urgency and appropriate care needs.
- Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintaining EMR buckets.
- Notify the Health Department promptly of any reportable infectious diseases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
