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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Children’s Clinic of Fredericksburg is expanding our Mobile Pediatric Urgent Care team — and we’re looking for a compassionate, skilled EMT to deliver care directly to families in their homes.
Position Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Entry-Level Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our mobile pediatric healthcare team.
In this role, the LPN will work alongside a supervising healthcare provider to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care to children and families in residential settings. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about pediatric healthcare, comfortable working in a mobile environment, and committed to creating a positive experience for patients and caregivers.
New LPN graduates are encouraged to apply! Training and guidance will be provided to help qualified candidates develop confidence and clinical skills in a mobile healthcare setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care and Clinical Support
- Prepare the mobile healthcare unit for daily patient visits, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available.
- Obtain, monitor, and accurately document patient vital signs, medical histories, and relevant health information.
- Perform initial patient intake assessments within the LPN's authorized scope of practice and training.
- Assist the supervising healthcare provider with physical examinations, treatments, and minor medical procedures.
- Perform point-of-care testing, including rapid strep, influenza, COVID-19, and other approved diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
- Assist with medication preparation and administration as ordered and permitted by applicable nursing regulations and organizational policies.
- Provide basic patient and caregiver education under the direction of the supervising healthcare provider.
- Observe patient conditions and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the supervising provider.
Mobile Unit Operations and Safety
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the mobile healthcare unit.
- Follow established infection prevention and control procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Restock medical supplies and ensure equipment is clean, functional, and ready for use.
- Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of sharps, biohazardous materials, and medical waste.
- Identify and immediately report safety hazards, equipment concerns, and other potential risks.
- Support efficient daily operations and patient visit preparation.
Documentation and Compliance
- Accurately document patient encounters, vital signs, testing, treatments, and other clinical information in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Follow applicable nursing standards, clinical protocols, and workplace safety requirements.
- Maintain professional boundaries and safeguard confidential information while providing care in patients' homes.
Patient Experience and Team Collaboration
- Deliver compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care to pediatric patients and their families.
- Help create a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment for children and caregivers.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in residential and community settings.
- Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, supervising providers, and other healthcare team members.
- Collaborate with the mobile healthcare team to support safe and efficient patient visits.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with licensure, training, and scope of practice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current, active LPN license in VA or eligibility to practice under an applicable Nurse Licensure Compact privilege.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain certification before beginning clinical duties.
- Basic understanding of nursing principles, patient safety, and infection prevention.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow clinical instructions, work collaboratively, and recognize when concerns require escalation.
- Ability to work in a mobile healthcare environment and travel to patient residences.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn electronic health record systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical rotation, volunteer, or work experience involving pediatric patients.
- Familiarity with point-of-care testing and specimen collection.
- Experience using electronic health records.
- Interest in community health, home-based care, or mobile medical services.
- Strong ability to communicate with children and families.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Work is performed primarily in a mobile healthcare vehicle and patients' residential environments.
- Must be comfortable traveling between patient locations throughout the assigned service area.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform routine nursing activities throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move medical supplies and equipment within established safety guidelines.
- Potential exposure to infectious illnesses, bodily fluids, and other routine healthcare-related hazards.
- Must follow all applicable infection control and occupational safety procedures.
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