PRN RN/LPN (AC)

PediaTrust; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PediaTrust in Lafayette, LA seeks a dedicated pediatric nurse (RN or LPN) to monitor children's health, administer treatments, and ensure safety. You will coordinate with families, manage critical incidents, and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and using specialized pediatric equipment in a clinical setting. Active CPR/BLS, a valid state license, and pediatric experience are required.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing experience with RN or LPN license.
• Current state license and active CPR/BLS certifications.
• Pediatric care experience with medically complex or technology-dependent children (RN/LPN).
• PALS certification preferred for RN.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the physical and emotional health of children throughout the day recognizing and reporting signs of distress.
• Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature, and report changes in condition.
• Administer prescribed medications, injections, IVs, and treatments according to individual care plans and emergency protocols.
• Ensure proper hygiene and prevent infections, safe handling practices, infection control and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure the appropriate use of medical equipment such as feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, ventilators, and other specialized devices.
• Assist children with complex medical matters requiring assistance with feeding, mobility, restroom, tubes, lifting, and other needs.
• Respond promptly yet calmly and decisively to medical emergencies providing CPR, first aid, and other life-saving procedures as needed.
• Work closely with parents and guardians to understand the child's medical needs, care protocols, health updates, incidents and concerns.
• Ensure care plans are updated and followed.
• Maintain accurate medical records of all health assessments, medications, treatments, incidents and ensure compliance with state health and safety guidelines and HIPAA.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

CPR Certified

BLS Certification

Current State License

RN or LPN

PALS Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor the physical and emotional health of children throughout the day recognizing and reporting signs of distress.
• Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature, and report changes in condition.
• Administer prescribed medications, injections, IVs, and treatments according to individual care plans and emergency protocols.
• Ensure proper hygiene and prevent infections, safe handling practices, infection control and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure the appropriate use of medical equipment such as feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, ventilators, and other specialized devices.
• Assist children with complex medical matters requiring assistance with feeding, mobility, restroom, tubes, lifting, and other needs.
• Respond promptly yet calmly and decisively to medical emergencies providing CPR, first aid, and other life-saving procedures as needed.
• Work closely with parents and guardians to understand the child's medical needs, care protocols, health updates, incidents and concerns.
• Ensure care plans are updated and followed.
• Maintain accurate medical records of all health assessments, medications, treatments, incidents and ensure compliance with state health and safety guidelines and HIPAA.

Required Qualifications:

• o Pediatric Nursing: Registered Nurse (1 or more years of experience as a RN with pediatric experience, which included 6 months caring for medically complex or technologically dependent children; or 2 or more years of documented pediatric nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse with 6 months experience caring for medically complex or technologically dependent children.
• o Licensed Practical Nurse: Licensed Practical Nurse (1 or more years experience in pediatrics as a LPN; or 2 years documented pediatric experience working as a direct care worker caring for medically complex children.
• o BLS Certification (Required)
• o Current State License (Required)
• o CPR Certified (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Use of relevant medical equipment or administering medications
• Caring for children who have chronic illnesses or disabilities
• RN or LPN
• o PALS Certified (RN)