What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Evening Pediatrics Inc?
Your Kids Urgent Care is looking for a dynamic, hands-on, team-oriented LPN!
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients in an independently owned urgent care clinic. Working under the direction of a physician or licensed provider and in accordance with the Alabama Nurse Practice Act, the LPN plays a key role in day-to-day clinical operations, patient flow, and creating a welcoming, family-centered experience for children and caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet, room, and prepare pediatric patients for evaluation in a warm, reassuring manner
- Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant medical history
- Assist providers with pediatric exams, minor procedures, and treatments
- Administer medications as ordered and within Alabama LPN scope of practice
- Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing (e.g., rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis)
- Start and discontinue medications when trained, competent, and approved by clinic policy
- Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the provider
- Provide basic education to parents and caregivers, reinforcing provider instructions and discharge plans
- Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and assist with inventory and supply management
- Support clinic workflow, including assisting other clinical staff as needed during high-volume periods
- Accurately document all care in the electronic health record
- Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and Florida Department of Health standards
Required Qualifications
- Active Alabama LPN license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Comfortable working in a small-team, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as clinic needs require
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric or urgent care experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Florida pediatric immunization requirements
- Experience in an independent or outpatient clinical setting
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Skills and Attributes
- Strong pediatric nursing and communication skills
- Flexible, hands-on, and team-oriented approach
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a growing clinic environment
- Compassionate, calm demeanor with children and families
- Reliable, self-directed, and detail-oriented
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
- Ability to lift and assist pediatric patients and equipment
- Manual dexterity required for clinical procedures
Work Environment
- Independent pediatric urgent care clinic
- High patient interaction with children and families
- Fast-paced setting with exposure to communicable illnesses