Lead Licensed Practice Nurse

Description

At Playground Pediatrics, our purpose is to give every child what they need to grow up healthy, cared for, and celebrated. We are writing a new chapter?for?children’s health by strengthening pediatric care and support within communities that we serve. If you are motivated to advance the future of pediatric care, we would love to have you join our team. 

Values that bring you to Playground   

• You question traditional methods and explore innovative improvements 
• You prioritize children and families in every decision and action 
• You assume good intent, listen first, and treat every interaction as a chance to build trust? 
• You bring high energy, passion, and enthusiasm to your work 
• You embrace complex challenges and believe in building superior solutions. 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Practice Nurse ?(LPN) our providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth daily operations by managing patient flow, collecting and documenting clinical information, and assisting with examinations and procedures. You will also support patient education and communication while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the patient experience. 

Requirements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members in a professional and courteous manner. 
• Coordinates and oversees patient flow to ensure efficient and timely patient care. 
• Performs direct patient care, including assessment support, medication administration, immunizations, treatments, and patient education. 
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints accurately. 
• Performs venipunctures, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing according to established protocols. 
• Monitors and maintains vaccine inventory as the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinator. 
• Ensures proper vaccine storage and handling, including daily temperature monitoring and documentation for refrigerators and freezers. 
• Maintains temperature control logs and responds appropriately to temperature excursions. 
• Coordinates vaccine ordering, inventory reconciliation, and compliance with state and federal VFC requirements. 
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures, and clinical documentation as needed. 
• Monitors clinical supply inventory and coordinates ordering of medical supplies. 
• Addresses patient concerns and assists in resolving clinical issues in a professional manner. 
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, and required continuing education. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. 
• Follow all OSHA and Safety regulations and procedures set forth by the Practice. 
• Demonstrate dedication to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization. 
• Regular and reliable attendance including attending monthly staff meetings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Required Experience and Qualifications  

• Active nursing license  
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience practicing as a licensed nurse 
• Current BLS certification 
• Athena experience preferred 

Other Qualifications:  

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.  
• High level of integrity, discretion, humility, and professionalism.  
• The ability to think critically, solve complex challenges and productively manages conflict.  
• Experience and comfort working in a matrixed organization with shared services and resources.  
• Possesses dynamic skills in organizational standardization and transformation.  
• Must be detail oriented and organized with the ability to perform duties under pressure, prioritize workload, and timely meet deadlines.  
• Must have the aptitude and ability to self-direct work.