Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatric

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Decypher is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We serve clients globally across Federal, Commercial, Local, and State sectors. Our employees are our most valuable asset and are essential to the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is a career opportunity where your talent and energy are valued, and you can make a meaningful difference. We invite you to join our professional team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree: Certificate. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Proof of graduation from an approved National League of Nursing LPN program.

Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following bodies at the time of completion: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), or another acceptable accreditation body outlined in the TO.

Experience: Minimum of 24 months of experience in Health Care Administration, case management, social work, or family advocacy within the past 48 months.

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.

This job description is not all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to diverse patient populations.

Complete patient care based on the patient\’s condition, using judgment to select appropriate procedures and treatments, and accurately report and record relevant patient information.

Observe, identify, and respond to patient needs, including medication administration, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.

Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies and procedures.

Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance from the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate emergency interventions as needed.

Support complex diagnostic tests and procedures by preparing the patient, assisting during examinations, handling specialized instruments, and monitoring patient conditions before, during, and after procedures.

Orient peers and ancillary staff to unit policies, procedures, skills, and standards of practice.

Promote a healthy work environment that improves patient care, education, and employee satisfaction.

Perform LPN services supporting the Referral Management Center (RMC) as required on the TO.

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