LPN - Urgent Care PRN

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPN - Urgent Care at CHKDHS is a clinical role supporting physicians, NPs and PAs under supervision to deliver patient care and family-focused services.

Responsibilities include assisting in treatments, diagnostic testing, quality assurance, staff training, and coverage across locations as needed; a strong commitment to pediatric care and efficient use of time and resources is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to travel.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician, NP and/or PA in medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostics and labs.
• Participates in quality assurance and updates of policies.
• Provides staff training and orientation support.
• Delivers quality patient care and education to patients and families.
• Manages time and resources effectively.
• Provides coverage at other locations as needed.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Education

LPN diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

• The LPN - Urgent Care reports to department leadership and is responsible for providing clinical care and services in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance/supervision of the practice provider(s) and/or registered nurse. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities, accommodative services, and administrative functions to support the medical care of patients and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists physician, NP and/or PA in all aspects of medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostic and laboratory testing following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides support to orientation and training of staff and students.
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, family and staff education.
• Demonstrates effective use of time and resources.
• Provides coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR and PEARS Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to travel.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Summary

• General Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY

• The LPN - Urgent Care reports to department leadership and is responsible for providing clinical care and services in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance/supervision of the practice provider(s) and/or registered nurse. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities, accommodative services, and administrative functions to support the medical care of patients and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists physician, NP and/or PA in all aspects of medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostic and laboratory testing following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides support to orientation and training of staff and students.
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, family and staff education.
• Demonstrates effective use of time and resources.
• Provides coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR and PEARS Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to travel.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Click here to view physical requirements.
  

Additional Information

CHKDHS

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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