Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics

Job description

Overview Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure. Full-time, 40 hours/week. Responsibilities: - Utilizes the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to facilitate continuing health care to individuals, families, and community. - Identifies common and recurring nursing needs of the patient. - Recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures and testing. - Assists patients to achieve basic health care goals. - Identifies patient education needs, providing instruction or referring appropriately. - Assists staff in institutional quality improvement measures and office standards of practice. - Provides telephone advice to patients per physician specific protocols; refers patients appropriately. - Participates in staff meetings. - Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Required Licensure/Certifications: - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of NH required. - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.