What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Just 4 Kids Health?
Just 4 Kids Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide remarkable care to our pediatric patients. The LPN will perform a variety of nursing duties including blood draws, catheterizations, breathing treatments, and various lab testing. In addition to these duties, the LPN will coordinate care both internally and externally as it relates to medical services we provide and services that are referred out. Just 4 Kids Urgent Care is open from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Our full-time nurses work three 12-hour shifts, part-time two 12-hour shifts, and PRN one shift or less per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Takes patient history and obtains vital signs prior to provider seeing the patient.
- Performs basic testing and screenings.
- Completes corresponding computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
- Performs subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections and accurately documents according to the policy for that procedure.
- Dispenses and documents prepackaged medications and other treatment modalities.
- Assists providers with exams and procedures.
- Performs procedures as instructed by the provider (ear irrigation, eye irrigation, nasal suctioning, IV placement, and IV hydration).
- Maintains confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA).
- Operates and maintains in-house lab equipment.
- Acts as liaison and care coordinator both internally and externally for various services needed by the patient.
- Follows up with patients and other facilities to ensure that patients receive the care that they need.
- Responds to patient inquiries using internal inquiry messaging services.
- Tracks the progress of patients requiring varying services.
- Ensures a superior patient experience, by embracing the Just 4 Kids mission and values.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
The preferred candidate for the Home Health LPN will have the following:
- Must hold a valid Idaho LPN license.
- Current BLS and/or ACLS certification required.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Keen observational and problem-solving skills
- Must be self-motivated and an independent thinker.
- Comfortable in medically complex situations.
Salary : $22 - $28