LPN Pediatric

Licensed Practical Nurse Pediatric

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse Pediatric provides patient care to children under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, focusing on basic needs and assisting with more complex procedures. The LPN Pediatric utilizes observational skills and reports pertinent patient symptoms and/or changes in conditions to the provider. Common duties include vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, assisting with daily living activities, and educating patients and families. The LPN Pediatric assists with emergency medical situations and documents medications, treatments, and patient education.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
• Obtains vital signs, weight, and other measurements. Instructs and assists patients in collection of specimens as ordered; Performs point of care testing if required, such as urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick, hematocrits, and blood glucose.
• Informs Provider of any patients having urgent care needs.
• Observes changes in patient's condition and reports to supervisor or provider when indicated. Intervenes in institution or assisting in emergencies.
• Review health record prior to provider seeing patient; assists in ensuring lab and other diagnostic test results are in medical records. Prepares patient for examination or procedures.
• Prepares and administers oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to Provider's order and clinical policy.
• Ensures the environment is clean and neat providing comfort and safety to the patient. Reports equipment malfunctions to Nursing Supervisor or Clinic Manager.
• Collects necessary equipment/supplies, checking operation of equipment prior to beginning procedures.
• Document provider's orders and records pertinent information on patient's medical records.
• Provides patient education for diagnostic test preparation and for patients requiring special home health care.
• Assists in ordering supplies; is careful not to overstock or be indiscriminate in using supplies.
• Properly disposes of contaminated sharps and trash. Cleans and checks refrigerator temperatures as assigned. Prepare exam and treatment rooms for the next day.
• Performs other related duties as required or necessary.

Education/Experience Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.)

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Minimum one year of experience in related duties.
• Must have Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Pediatric credentialed from the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS/CPR card must be valid through employment.
• FQHC or Healthcare experience.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.

What We Offer? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

Who We Are? DRCHC exists to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school-based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.