Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics

Pediatric Healthcare Associates; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pediatric Healthcare Associates is seeking a Pediatric Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Waterbury, CT. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care for patients from infancy through young adulthood.

The LPN will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care and support a collaborative clinical team. The full-time position requires 30 to 37.5 hours per week with day/evening shifts, and occasional weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program with a current CT license.
• Experience preferably in pediatrics.
• EHR experience.
• Experience administering injections.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to all communications via PHA email, Elevate, task etc.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team player

EHR proficiency

Injections administration

Asthma education

Verbal/written communication

Education

LPN license (Connecticut)

Anatomy knowledge

Tools

EHR System

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 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 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

PHA is an equal employment opportunity employer.