Pediatric Urgent Care Lpn - Plantation, Fl - Part Time

The Licensed Practical or Vocation Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The LPN/LVN role is an opportunity for a pediatric LPN/LVN to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and proper sterilization tools and equipment as required
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Update knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; regarding professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Provider clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
• Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight catheterization), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice
• Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
• Assisting patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
• Perform monthly quality control checks in the office
• Assist physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay)
• Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
• Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
• Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process
• Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifying physician
• Practice standard safety practices and precautions
• Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care
• Remaining knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology

• Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred
• Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
• Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (not limited to IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration)
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calm in emergencies
• Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic’s processes, and procedures
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Possess the following qualifications: Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism
• Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state you reside