Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Description

Department:  Clinic

Position type:  Full-Time

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team under the direction of the Supervisor, Nursing. This role provides high-quality patient care, supports clinic operations, and contributes to an exceptional patient experience through collaboration and adherence to best practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists providers in delivering patient care under the supervision of RNs and/or providers.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Aids providers during examinations and treatments.
• Works with the interdisciplinary health care team to facilitate care and maintain patient engagement through positive communication and teamwork.
• Administers treatments, nursing interventions, injections, and immunizations.
• Reinforces patient education on self-injection, medications, and other treatments.
• Rooms patients, takes vitals, and updates patient information.
• Collects samples (e.g., urine) and performs tests such as EKGs as required.
• Maintains exam rooms by cleaning between visits and stocking daily.
• Documents patient care clearly, accurately, and timely according to policy.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities.
• Flexes as needed to cover LPN or MOA absences across different locations.
• Practices within the NYS LPN scope of practice and maintains annual competencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates professionalism, stress management, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Expected to share knowledge ongoing across roles including orienting new nursing team members.

Education and Experience:

• Current NYS LPN licensure and CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an LPN required.
• Experience working in community-based healthcare settings, outpatient/clinic setting, family medicine, primary care, pediatrics, and/or women’s health is preferred.
• Experience with chronic disease management in an outpatient setting desired.
• Previous experience with Electronic Health Records; EPIC EMR strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and ar