LPN/LVN-Full Time-Dallas, TX
$56,160–$81,120 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) in pediatric urgent care setting provides clinical and administrative support to providers, patients, and office operations. Responsibilities include obtaining medical history and vital signs, performing procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight catheterization), administering medications (oral, rectal, IM, IV), assisting the physician with total patient care, maintaining pediatric pharmacology knowledge, participating in quality control in the office and lab, assisting with imaging, stocking and sterilization, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality, and responding to emergencies while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Requires active nursing license, pediatric experience preferred, BLS required, and ongoing continuing education. Also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and professional demeanor.
Required Qualifications
- Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure
- Pediatric experience preferred (Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
- Knowledge of medical practice and terminology
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Skill in rapid assessment of pediatric patients
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally
- Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Professionalism
- Ability to assist physician with procedures (venipuncture, IV placement, catheterization, medication administration) and patient care coordination
- HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
- Continuing education and professional development
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