FT Licensed Practical Nurse - The Pediatric Center of Frederick

Pediatric Center Job Opportunity

The Pediatric Center has been serving the families of Frederick County, MD and the surrounding areas since 1957. It is our mission to partner with our diverse families to provide comprehensive, compassionate, high quality pediatric care in a respectful, friendly, and culturally sensitive environment.

What Our Clinical Team Is Saying:

"I've been working here for a few years now, and throughout that time this place has been family when I had none, and help when I needed it before I even thought to ask. The Pediatric Center is so much more than a workplace. If you're looking for more than just a paycheck, this is where you'll find it."

"I love working here because since day 1 everyone in the practice is ALWAYS willing to help and to me that is the definition of a team...This is the first job/office that I have worked at that makes me really love my job, not only because I love seeing the patients and their families but also because my coworkers are great too."

The Position:

We're looking for a full-time and part-time people with previous experience administering vaccines to work on the floor assisting our doctors and nurse practitioners as they provide excellent care to our patients who range in age from newborn-college age. The position is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with two evening shifts a month and one Saturday (8am-12pm) shift every 4 weeks.

Starting pay $23 an hour with $1000 hiring bonus paid at 6 months.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient and Family Centered - Welcoming our patients, listening to their concerns and a desire to meet their needs.
• Compassion - Creating a kind and respectful environment for our patients and our staff and providers.
• Quality - Paying close attention to the details including medical history, updating medical records, and providing the best care.
• Teamwork - Working together with front office team, clinical teams, and providers to ensure that the work is completed efficiently from beginning to end.
• Culturally Sensitive - Working with families from diverse backgrounds in a sensitive and effective manner to eliminate health disparities.

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred)
• 1 year experience, preferably in a pediatrics
• Formal medical training and active Maryland license as an LPN
• CPR certification required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience administering vaccines is required,
• Competency in operating medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge required to maintain a safe work environment.
• Skilled in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide patient care.
• Possess the ability to maintain quality control standards, react calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures, communicate clearly, and work effectively with co-workers, while maintaining confidentiality of clinical information