Licensed Practical Nurse

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid‑sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multidisciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidence‑based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day. In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law. Shriners Children's St. Louis has an opportunity for an LPN to join our team in a full‑time position! The LPN is accountable for providing care for pediatric patients ages infant to 21 years. Works as an advocate for patients and families in a collaborative effort with the multidisciplinary team. Works to achieve quality outcomes using a family‑centered care philosophy. Performs professional nursing service for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice. Performs routine and clinical tasks, obtains patient information, removal of casts and assists with other minor outpatient procedures. Takes measurements and vital signs of patients and documents in the computer. Performs clerical tasks including correspondence, appointment notices, coping, filing and other duties as assigned. Performs nursing interventions in accordance with the outpatient clinic standards of care and LPN practice guidelines. Supports the plan of care to provide continuity of care. Assists physicians, nursing and other health care professional with procedures, the intake and depart processes. Accurately documents findings during the intake process in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions, integration of services and continuity of patient care. Initiates and participates in consultative and collaborative relationships to enhance patient care. Listens to the ideas and opinions of others, demonstrates sensitivity, respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions. Demonstrates effective verbal communication by presenting a positive and polite demeanor at all times, apply excellent telephone communication skills to foster quality care. Expresses and receives constructive feedback with focus on positive outcomes. Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy of each patient/family. Demonstrates sensitivity to the various ethnic and cultural differences. Maintains confidentiality concerning patient/hospital/employee information. Other duties as assigned. Licensure, Certification And Experience LPN License in state of practice required State board of nursing IV Therapy Course required BLS within 30 days One Year Pediatric Experience Preferred Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr