Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Pediatrics

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is an independent pediatric group providing patient-centered, evidence-based, quality care for our patients, from infancy through young adulthood, through compassion, collaboration, and open communication with their families and our community.

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is seeking a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. We're looking for someone who has demonstrated excellent patient and family-centered care, is a team player and has a strong work ethic. The Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is primarily responsible for providing safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients from infancy through young adulthood, as well as other duties as assigned.

The full-time position requires working 30 to 37.5 hours per week (day shifts, evenings, one weekend per month and holidays as needed - shift differentials are offered for working evenings, weekends and holidays).

• Process X-Ray orders.
• Process prescription refills faxed from pharmacies and monitor office prescription refill line.
• Perform checks for crash cart monthly.
• Complete DCF forms.
• Read, record, and process all cultures.
• Monitor clinician’s schedules and bring areas of concern to a manager.
• Monitor and complete Tasks for all offices in EHR.
• Scribe with clinicians (unless not requested).
• Review and prioritize phone and task messages for physicians.
• Answer patients’ questions and respond to requests.
• Dress wounds, give injections, and provide immunizations.
• Educate patients on asthma medications & equipment, Epi pen, treatments, etc.
• Review charts when needed for transfers, medication requests, etc.
• Reorder vaccines, medicine, or oxygen when necessary.
• VCF ordering and supply monitoring.
• Conduct lab tests and procedures.
• Triage.
• Monitor injection list.
• Responsible for reviewing/responding to all communications via PHA email, Elevate, task etc.

• All other duties as required or assigned.
• Graduated from an accredited LPN program with a current license in good standing in the State of Connecticut.
• Previous Nursing experience (preferably in pediatrics)
• EHR Experience
• Experience administering injections
• Anatomy knowledge
• Medication administration

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits package
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your pediatric experience and interest in this position.

PHA is an equal employment opportunity employer.