Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care, clinical support, and administrative assistance in a pediatric outpatient setting. The LPN ensures safe, high-quality care for infants, children, and adolescents while supporting providers, maintaining regulatory compliance, and contributing to efficient clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.
• Perform nursing assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR.
• Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets.
• Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
• May assist with or perform phlebotomy and collect lab specimens using pediatric-appropriate techniques.
• May perform of assist Provider with complex pediatric clinical tasks including catheterization, nebulizer treatments, wound care, suture removal, and splinting.
• Conduct pediatric hearing and vision screenings.
• Provide age-appropriate education to parents and patients related to medications, chronic condition management, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.
• Monitor and document vaccine refrigerator/freezer temperatures and comply with VFC guidelines if applicable.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
• Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up
• Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
• Triage pediatric patients in-office and via phone to determine urgency and appropriate care needs.
• Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintaining EMR buckets.
• Notify the Health Department promptly of any reportable infectious diseases.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Active LPN license in good standing with the NC Nursing Board.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication with children and parents.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Compassionate, patient, and child-focused approach

Work Environment:

• Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
• May require occasional travel between practice locations.
• Confidential handling of patient information is required at all times.
• Rotation of weekend clinics may be required. 

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