Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The LPN is accountable for providing care for pediatric patient's ages infant to 21 years. Works as an advocate for patients and families in a collaborative effort with the multidisciplinary team. Works to achieve quality outcomes using a family centered care philosophy. Performs professional nursing service for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice.Performs routine and clinical tasks, obtains patient information, removal of casts and assists with other minor outpatient procedures. Takes measurements and vital signs of patients and documents in the computer. Performs clerical tasks including correspondence, appointment notices, coping, filing and other duties as assigned. Performs nursing interventions in accordance with the outpatient clinic standards of care and LPN practice guidelines.
Requirements
- LPN License in state of practice required
- BLS within 30 days
Responsibilities
- Supports the plan of care to provide continuity of care.
- Assists physicians, nursing and other health care professional with procedures, the intake and depart processes. Accurately documents findings during the intake process in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions, integration of services and continuity of patient care.• Initiates and participates in consultative and collaborative relationships to enhance patient care.• Listens to the ideas and opinions of others, demonstrates sensitivity, respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.• Demonstrates effective verbal communication by presenting a positive and polite demeanor at all times, apply excellent telephone communication skills to foster quality care.• Expresses and receives constructive feedback with focus on positive outcomes.• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy of each patient/family. Demonstrates sensitivity to the various ethnic and cultural differences.• Maintains confidentiality concerning patient/hospital/employee information.
Benefits
- All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day!
- In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
- Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
- Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
- Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
