LPN

Pediatrix•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the physician, the rounding nurse will work with the physician in delivering care to the patients of the Pediatric Hospitalist Service. The rounding nurse will participate in patient centered rounds, assist in the collection of patient information, assist physician with communicating orders and plans of care to hospital staff members and patients and their parents.

Requirements

LPN state license required.
Must maintain CPR certification.
1+ years experience in pediatric nursing in office environment preferred.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Compassion for the patients and their families.
Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Participates with physicians in making patient care rounds.
Assist in the collection of patient information for the physician to review to facilitate documentation and information flow. (Including lab results, pending tests or procedures, and outpatient follow-up)
May accompany the physician to the bedside and transcribe physician’s narrative in progress notes. May transcribe verbal orders. Physicians must countersign the orders within 24 hours.
Answer pages regarding the group’s patients and relay information to physician.
Communicate patient orders as directed by the physician to the designated hospital employee.
Participate in patient teaching as instructed by the physician.
Assist parents in finding a PCP if they have not chosen already.
Assist with procedures such as circumcision, lumbar puncture, digit ligation, frenotomy, or any other procedure the physician must perform.
Ongoing communication between the nurse and physician.
Assists physician with gathering data about new admissions. Physician will perform the physical exam.
Makes sure all patient documentation is in order and complete.
Collect information for billing and assist doctors with billing documentation.
Update parents as needed.
Complete clinical discharge summaries for patients and send to PCP office. Call PCP office with any pertinent follow up information.
Follow-up on any outstanding laboratory or radiology results pending at discharge.