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Summary of Job Duties:
Kids First is recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Intake Team in the Administrative Office. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator/RN, this role provides compassionate, high-quality clinical nursing care to children enrolled in local KIDS FIRST clinics. The LPN supports multiple clinic sites by completing intake activities and delivering nursing services from the Administrative Office, while ensuring safe, developmentally appropriate care in accordance with program guidelines, state requirements, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent and current Arkansas licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience
Current CPR instructor status or obtained within six months of hire date.
Must be able to provide nursing care in a local pediatric day health care facility.
Must be flexible and work well under supervision.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain detailed records of service.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience providing medical and nursing care to children in a licensed healthcare facility
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Assists RN in training and monitoring for health and safety.
Performs clinical nursing skills as directed by RN.
Administers medications and treatments and performs procedures according to KIDS FIRST standards.
Interacts with children and families with respect for developmental level and age-specific issues.
Observes children for adverse changes in status and reports promptly.
Maintains current and accurate records and ensures confidentiality.
Responds promptly in emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
Assists RN in providing health-related training and education.
Provides CPR and health and safety training for employees.
Relays appropriate information to families.
Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience needed to provide patient care and relay accurate information.
Assists RN in providing guidance and support to PRN nurses, nursing students, and/or volunteers.
Assists RN in monitoring health and safety activities.
Performs safety checklist as needed.
Provides ongoing monitoring of environment for safety and infection control.
Assists in assuring that children’s immunization status is kept current.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes