Office LPN - Norfolk, United States - Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters

Description

GENERAL SUMMARYThe Office LPN performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice.

Reports to Practice Manager/Supervisor and works in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance/supervision of the practice physician(s) and/or Registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSCurrent State license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSProfessional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Pediatric experience preferred.
CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

WORKING CONDITIONSExpected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures.

Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSClick here to view physical requirements.#CHKDHP