Pediatric Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current, active LPN license in Virginia or eligibility to practice under an applicable Nurse Licensure Compact privilege.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain certification before beginning clinical duties.
• Basic understanding of nursing principles, patient safety, and infection prevention.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow clinical instructions, work collaboratively, and recognize when concerns require escalation.
• Ability to work in a mobile healthcare environment and travel to patient residences.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn electronic health record systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform routine nursing activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move medical supplies and equipment within established safety guidelines.
• Comfort with potential exposure to infectious illnesses, bodily fluids, and other routine healthcare-related hazards, and ability to follow applicable infection-control and occupational-safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical rotation, volunteer, or work experience involving pediatric patients.
• Familiarity with point-of-care testing and specimen collection.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Interest in community health, home-based care, or mobile medical services.
• Strong ability to communicate with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the mobile healthcare unit for daily patient visits and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Obtain, monitor, and accurately document patient vital signs, medical histories, and relevant health information.
• Perform initial patient intake assessments within the LPN’s authorized scope of practice and training.
• Assist the supervising healthcare provider with physical examinations, treatments, and minor medical procedures.
• Perform approved point-of-care tests, including rapid strep, influenza, and COVID-19 testing, following established protocols.
• Assist with medication preparation and administration as ordered and permitted by nursing regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide basic patient and caregiver education under the supervising healthcare provider’s direction.
• Observe patient conditions and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the supervising provider.
• Maintain the mobile healthcare unit’s cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Restock medical supplies and ensure equipment is clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Handle and dispose of sharps, biohazardous materials, and medical waste according to proper procedures.
• Identify and immediately report safety hazards, equipment concerns, and other potential risks.
• Support efficient daily operations and patient visit preparation.
• Document patient encounters, vital signs, testing, treatments, and other clinical information in the electronic health record.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Follow applicable nursing standards, clinical protocols, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safeguard confidential information while providing care in patients’ homes.
• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care to pediatric patients and families.
• Help create a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment for children and caregivers.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in residential and community settings.
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, supervising providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with the mobile healthcare team to support safe and efficient patient visits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with licensure, training, and scope of practice.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance