Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Leesburg, VA

MUST:

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse

2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse

2+ years of experience working in a physician's medical practice

2+ years of experience with vaccines/ injections and phlebotomy

Experience working in pediatrics strongly preferred

Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team

Familiarity with safety and sanitation standards and procedures

Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices

Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology

Good knowledge of MS Office and EMR ECW experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and able to handle stress

Active VA license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

DUTIES:

Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant

Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms

Daily chart documentation of medical histories and symptoms

Knowledge of taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.)

Administer medicines, treatments, and vaccinations

Collect samples for lab testing as assigned

Provide emotional and psychological support when needed

Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients chart

Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant

Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required

Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls

Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants

Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.