LPN - Kids First Intake Team - Admin Office

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids First is recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Intake Team in the Administrative Office. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator/RN, this role provides compassionate, high-quality clinical nursing care to children enrolled in local KIDS FIRST clinics. The LPN supports multiple clinic sites by completing intake activities and delivering nursing services from the Administrative Office, while ensuring safe, developmentally appropriate care in accordance with program guidelines, state requirements, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and current Arkansas licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience
Current CPR instructor status or obtained within six months of hire date.
Must be able to provide nursing care in a local pediatric day health care facility.
Must be flexible and work well under supervision.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain detailed records of service.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience providing medical and nursing care to children in a licensed healthcare facility

Responsibilities

Assists RN in training and monitoring for health and safety.
Performs clinical nursing skills as directed by RN.
Administers medications and treatments and performs procedures according to KIDS FIRST standards.
Interacts with children and families with respect for developmental level and age-specific issues.
Observes children for adverse changes in status and reports promptly.
Maintains current and accurate records and ensures confidentiality.
Responds promptly in emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
Assists RN in providing health-related training and education.
Provides CPR and health and safety training for employees.
Relays appropriate information to families.
Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience needed to provide patient care and relay accurate information.
Assists RN in providing guidance and support to PRN nurses, nursing students, and/or volunteers.
Assists RN in monitoring health and safety activities.
Performs safety checklist as needed.
Provides ongoing monitoring of environment for safety and infection control.
Assists in assuring that children’s immunization status is kept current.