Pediatric LPN: Care, Education & Support

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) seeks an Office LPN to provide a broad range of patient care and accommodative services under department leadership.

The position emphasizes pediatric nursing excellence, psychosocial and clinical care, and participation in staff education, with additional duties as assigned to support the medical practice.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Record of completed diploma or transcript for areas performing testing.
• Increased security clearance including FBI fingerprinting and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice with quality patient care and staff education.
• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Nursing theory

Pediatric care

CPR certification

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Academic transcript/ diploma may be required

Job description

• The Office LPN performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice. Reports to department leadership.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.
• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Current State license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Click here to view physical requirements.
  

Summary

• GENERAL SUMMARY
• The Office LPN performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice. Reports to department leadership.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.
• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Current State license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Click here to view physical requirements.
  

Additional Information

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at [e-mail]