Per Diem Pediatric LPN?

$58,240 - $62,400/Yr

Boston Children's Hospital - Ridgefield, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Ridgefield, CT

Hospitals

About the position

The Per Diem Pediatric LPN position at Boston Children's Health Physicians involves providing nursing care in a pediatric office setting. The role requires assisting physicians, managing patient care tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. This position is ideal for licensed practical nurses looking for flexible, per diem work in a pediatric environment.

Responsibilities

• Takes patients' vital signs, height, and weight.
• Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms.
• Assigns patients and physicians to exam rooms.
• Prepares daily assignment for medical support staff.
• Communicates with front desk staff as necessary.
• Provides direct and individualized nursing care, dressing wounds and incisions as directed by physician.
• Assists physicians during patient exams.
• Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed.
• Maintains appropriate supply of medications, immunizations, and general nursing supplies.
• Performs various testing which may include but not limited to - spirometry, EKG, urinalysis.
• Triage phone calls, answering basic questions and referring to physician when needed.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely in patient charts and/or on forms.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing/lab results and ensures that test results are incorporated in patient chart.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment as necessary, calls prescriptions into pharmacies.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient's records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly.
• Other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.

Requirements

• Current LPN license in the state of Connecticut.
• Experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
• Ability to take vital signs and perform basic nursing tasks.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling as a per diem position.
• Competitive hourly pay of $28 - $30, negotiable based on experience.