(Archived) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Pediatric

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Pediatric job in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Pediatric job is within the military medical system and is a civilian position. Civilian and military personnel work together in the extensive military medical system. The hospitals and medical clinics provide services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday days
• Holidays off
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Pediatric Job Overview:

• Serves as a practical nurse performing patient care and nursing administrative duties for outpatients in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures; sets up procedure room and equipment; provides individualized patient teaching on a preventative healthcare and health maintenance.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications by oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, dermal and inhalation routes.
• Prepares and positions patient for examinations and treatments.
• Participates in in-services and continuing education programs.
• Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers, and other health team members.
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• The nurse shall provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
• The nurse shall prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established standards

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Pediatric Job Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) orLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school.
• LPN/LVN license. Any U.S. state.
• 1 year within the past 3 years of LPN experience is a pediatric clinical setting
• 3 years of full-time LPN nursing
• PALS
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Position contingent on contract award for 4/2019 start.

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