Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatrics

SUMMARY : Responsible for performing selected acts for Premier Community HealthCare Group (PCHG) patients, including the administration of treatments and medications, in the care of the ill or injured and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and the prevention of illness of others under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES :

• Current Florida licensure for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Continued Education Units (CEU)
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and documentation.
• Ability to use basic mathematical skills.
• Able to preform repetitive tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervise Medical Assistants (M.A.) and Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) as indicated.

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT :

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS :

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) serving in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.