Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics Office

OLV Human Services•Lackawanna, NY

10d

About The Position

The Pediatric nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management for children ages newborn-18 yrs of age. Adheres to all office policies and procedures and the employee manual.

Requirements

Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseExperience: Knowledge of medical equipment, common safety hazards and precautions, procedures required.
Knowledge of computers and EHR required.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work well with children of all ages.
Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination and treatment escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories, vital signs and starting EHR office visit note.
Performs selected nursing and administrative duties and assists the provider (Physician or Nurse Practitioner) as part of the clinical team.
Provides preparation, administration and documentation of vaccines, and injectable and oral medications including steroids, antibiotics, must be comfortable with all ages (newborn -18 yrs. old).
Maintains temp logs for vaccine refrigerator and freezer
Complies with emergency plan for moving vaccines if necessary
Provides preparation, administration and documentation of lab work and procedures including but not limited to hemoglobin and lead level via finger stick, urinalysis, urine and throat cultures, hemoccult, nebulizers, spirometry, pulse ox, vision and hearing screening, ear flush, vital signs, rapid strep, dressing changes, and finger splints. Must be comfortable with all ages (newborn-18 yrs of age).
Completes patient forms including school forms, and WIC forms as per office policy.
Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
Confers with provider regarding any patient concerns, abnormal or incomplete patient tests.
Prepares, cleans and maintains exam rooms.
Assists with office procedures as needed; provides other patient care services as directed by provider.
Provides accurate and prompt documentation for all patients.
Maintains thorough sign out at change of shift on well and sick side.
Assists with scheduling office visits, specialist appointments, tests, procedures and prior authorizations.
Maintains knowledge of patient handouts and newsletter.
Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Treats staff, providers, visitors and patients with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities for quality improvement initiatives
Performs other related work as required.
Maintains stock and orders supplies
Ordering/maintaining vaccine stock
Hedis Review, quality measures, gaps in care