LPN Pediatric

LPN Pediatric (Healthcare)

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About the Position:

Have you always wanted to work with pediatric patients? Are you looking for a one-on-one patient care setting? Come join our team of caring professionals across our company.

The Private Duty Pediatric Nurse furnishes services in accordance with agency policies, prepares clinical and progress notes, assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures, prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required, and assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques. (COP 484.30(b))

Whats

Required:

• Current LPN or RN license through the board of nursing in the state of practice
• Positive attitude and good organizational skills
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and in good working order

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year pediatric nursing experience
• Community/home health or medical/surgical experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide safe home health services to patients/clients and families/caregivers
• Implement plan of care initiated by the RN Clinical Supervisor in collaboration with the physician
• Assist the registered nurse or physician in carrying out the plan of care
• Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient/client care documentation consistent with the plan of care, and submit accurate documentation
• Assess and provide patient/client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care as established by the registered nurse
• Document communication and condition of the patient and address problems identified in the ongoing assessment or provide documentation of rationale for not doing so
• Assist the patient/client and family/caregiver in learning home nursing procedures, self-care techniques, and other care needs as appropriate
• Administer medication, diet, and other instructions as directed by the registered nurse and ordered by the physician
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participate in personal professional growth and development and keep current in nursing trends and knowledge
• Participate in in-service programs and quality improvement programs of the agency
• Participate in public relations and community activities that promote the agency's role in healthcare

This is not a full list of duties and responsibilities. A full job description will be provided.

Our agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.