Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics

Pediatric Healthcare Associates; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is seeking a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Shelton, Connecticut. This full-time role involves providing evidence-based nursing care to patients from infancy through young adulthood. Responsibilities include administering injections, monitoring clinician schedules, and educating patients.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited LPN program and possess a current Connecticut license. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current license in good standing in the State of Connecticut.
• Previous Nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics.
• Experience administering injections.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients.
• Process X-Ray orders and prescription refills.
• Dress wounds and administer injections.
• Educate patients on asthma medications.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team player

Strong work ethic

EHR Experience

Anatomy knowledge

Medication administration

Education

Graduated from an accredited LPN program

Job description

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.

Overall Responsibility

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).

Essential Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

To Apply

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.