Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatric Clinic

Mercy Health System Corporation•Lake Geneva, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a Pediatric Clinic is responsible for preparing patients for examinations and procedures, collecting and documenting patient data, and maintaining patient charts. The LPN assists during treatments, administers injections and medications, and reviews physician's orders and follow-up needs with patients. They document services provided, perform patient treatments as ordered, and observe patients, reporting any adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN also acts as a liaison for clinic leadership, disseminating information to staff, and assisting with clinic projects and assignments. This may include participation in nursing committees, initiatives, and assisting with the revision and implementation of policies and procedures. The role may involve providing feedback for staff evaluations and assisting with survey preparation. Additionally, the LPN monitors compliance with clinic initiatives such as JCAHO, Baldrige, policies & procedures, and performance improvement. They administer specified medications as allowed by policy, licensure, and State Practice Act, reinforce patient teaching, and provide basic healthcare instruction to families. Other duties include performing EKGs, simple lab tests, venipuncture, ordering supplies, and participating in Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA & I). The position emphasizes a 'Culture of Excellence' with expectations in Quality, Service, Partnering, and Cost.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice.
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
TACT within 90 days (per department guidelines).

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Rooms and prepares patient for examination and procedures.
Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
Prepares and maintains patient charts.
Assists during treatment with procedures, examinations and testing as needed.
Administers injections and medications as directed.
Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
Documents services provided in the medical record.
Provides patient treatments as ordered.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
Perform the duties of a clinic LPN and act as a contact for clinic leadership to disperse information to clinic staff.
Assist with clinic projects and assignments and provide necessary information to staff at the direction of clinic leadership or designee as needed.
This may include participation in nursing committees, and involvement with nursing initiatives.
Assists with revision and implementation of policies and procedures.
May provide feedback for evaluation of other clinic staff.
Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.
Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned such as JCAHO, Baldrige, policies & procedures, and performance improvement.
Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN.
Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient.
Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed.
Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens.
Participates in QA & I.
Orders supplies.