$35.00 Hourly The LPN / LVN Pediatric Nurse functions under the supervision and guidance of the RN/Nursing Supervisor or Physician and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the respective Board of Nursing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Takes and records vital signs of pediatric patients + Prepares and gives injections and enemas; monitors catheters + Assists patients with bathing, dressing, and other personal hygiene + Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition + Assists physicians with patient office visits: including managing the front desk with phones, scheduling appointments, patient referrals, putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, and enters information in patient’s electronic medical record + Performs interventions according to priorities, plan of care, and the hospital/clinic policies and patient care outcome standard + Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment + Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities + Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment + Administers immunizations + Has strong knowledge of pediatric pharmacology Minimum Requirements: + Current LPN/LVN nursing license within the state of assignment + Minimum of one year pediatric clinical experience within the last three years preferred + Current PALS Card (per client and / or state requirement) + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required + Computer proficiency required + Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.