LPN I
About The Position
The LPN I position is a full-time role with a weekly hour commitment of 32 hours, operating on a day shift schedule. This role is part of the Private Duty Nursing department within the Lincoln Building. The position focuses on providing direct patient care to infant, child, adolescent, and young adult patients and their families, working in conjunction with Registered Nurses (RNs) or other healthcare providers. The role involves contributing to patient assessments, administering medications and treatments, participating in care planning, and ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for patients and their families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Novice to competent in subject matter and skills
- Completion of a practical nursing (LPN) certificate or vocational nurse (LVN) program
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Experience in either pediatric or research facility
- 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Responsibilities
- Contributes and collects data for the assessment of patient health assessments or research protocol requirements.
- Provides patient care as directed.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Contribute to evaluation of the patient's response to nursing interventions.
- Participates in the development, maintenance, or modification of the nursing plan of care/research protocol.
- Integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts taking into consideration patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
- Interacts with other members of the health care/research team regarding the patient plan of care/research protocol.
- Maintains organizational and regulatory requirements, and accreditations standards.
- Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Identifies and reports safety concerns to leadership.
- Ensures patient and family feel welcome, safe, valued, and respected.
- Incorporates culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.
- Engages the patient and family and recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient and family experience.
- Functions at the direction of, and in conjunction with the Registered Nurse (RN), or providers (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists) in providing direct care to infant, child, adolescent and young adult patients and their families within the parameters of the Performance Standards for Practical Nurses.
Benefits
- Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
