Licensed Practical Nurse

Licesned Practical Nurse - Pediatric



McLean, VA


pay rate from : $30 per hour

MUST:


1+ years experience as a Licesned Practical Nurse - Pediatric


Must have a Virginia Licesned Practical Nurse licesne


Must have strong injection experience


Must have experience taking vitals


Must be comfortable treating children of all ages


Background in Pediatric is highly preferred


Vaccinations experience highly preferred


Experience reviewing lab orders


Certified or Registered is highly preferred


Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred

DUTIES:


The Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:


Ensure rooms and instruments are clean for patient use


Perform vital signs on patient


Ensure that patient history is complete i.e.(immunization records, allergy to medications, birth weight etc...)


Obtain a brief summary of patient complaints


Document any immunizations needed


Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed


Assist doctors in any necessary procedures


Make patient and prescription calls as needed


Perform sensory screening as needed


Fill out any necessary paper work for patient i.e. (school forms, medication forms)


Call hospitals to obtain any necessary results i.e. (lab and x-ray results)


Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorization for certain procedures


Complete any necessary referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval


Set up any home therapies for patient use


Teach patients when necessary i.e. (breathing treatments, newborn care, etc.)


Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff


Attend any necessary meetings to become up to date on changes in protocol and procedures


Work as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care


Assist the doctor in emergency situations


Keep expiration dates current on all sample medications and formulas


Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current


Administer immunizations and medicine injections


Follow any OSHA and Safety requirements for rooms and documentation


Other various duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas

*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.