Licensed Practical Nurse
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients in an independently owned urgent care clinic.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays as clinic needs require Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as clinic needs require
- Unit and setting
- independent pediatric urgent care clinic · Urgent Care The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients in an independently owned urgent care clinic.pediatric patients
- License
- LPN licenseActive Alabama LPN license in good standing
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Alabama LPN license in good standing Check your license
- Certification
- current BLS/CPR certification Current BLS/CPR certification
- Education
- graduate of an accredited practical nursing program Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Also asks
- comfortable in a small-team, fast-paced environment Comfortable working in a small-team, fast-paced environment
- Also asks
- works afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as clinic needs require
- Also asks
- ability to stand and move through the clinic for extended periods Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
- Also asks
- ability to lift and assist pediatric patients and equipment Ability to lift and assist pediatric patients and equipment
- Also asks
- manual dexterity for clinical procedures Manual dexterity required for clinical procedures
Preferred
- Experience
- pediatric or urgent care experience Pediatric or urgent care experience strongly preferred
- Experience
- experience in an independent or outpatient clinical setting Experience in an independent or outpatient clinical setting
- Also asks
- familiarity with Florida pediatric immunization requirements Familiarity with Florida pediatric immunization requirements
- Also asks
- bilingual Spanish/English Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- greet, room and prepare pediatric patients Greet, room, and prepare pediatric patients for evaluation in a warm, reassuring manner
- Day to day
- obtain and document vital signs, complaints and history Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant medical history
- Day to day
- assist providers with exams, minor procedures and treatments Assist providers with pediatric exams, minor procedures, and treatments
- Day to day
- administer medications as ordered Administer medications as ordered and within Alabama LPN scope of practice
- Day to day
- specimen collection and point-of-care testing Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing (e.g., rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis)
- Day to day
- start and discontinue medications when trained and approved Start and discontinue medications when trained, competent, and approved by clinic policy
- Day to day
- observe patients for changes and escalate concerns to provider Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the provider
- Day to day
- basic education for parents and caregivers Provide basic education to parents and caregivers, reinforcing provider instructions and discharge plans
- Day to day
- maintain exam rooms and assist with inventory and supplies Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and assist with inventory and supply management
- Day to day
- support clinic workflow and assist other clinical staff in high-volume periods Support clinic workflow, including assisting other clinical staff as needed during high-volume periods
- Day to day
- document all care in the electronic health record Accurately document all care in the electronic health record
- Day to day
- uphold patient confidentiality and HIPAA, OSHA and Florida DOH standards Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and Florida Department of Health standards
- Hours stated
- Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as clinic needs require
- Weekends
- weekends as clinic needs require
- Holidays
- holidays as clinic needs require
- Details
- independent pediatric urgent care clinic Independent pediatric urgent care clinic
- Details
- high patient interaction with children and families High patient interaction with children and families
- Details
- fast-paced setting with exposure to communicable illnesses Fast-paced setting with exposure to communicable illnesses
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Your Kids Urgent Care is looking for a dynamic, hands-on, team-oriented LPN!
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients in an independently owned urgent care clinic. Working under the direction of a physician or licensed provider and in accordance with the Alabama Nurse Practice Act, the LPN plays a key role in day-to-day clinical operations, patient flow, and creating a welcoming, family-centered experience for children and caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
Greet, room, and prepare pediatric patients for evaluation in a warm, reassuring manner Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant medical history Assist providers with pediatric exams, minor procedures, and treatments Administer medications as ordered and within Alabama LPN scope of practice Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing (e.g., rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis) Start and discontinue medications when trained, competent, and approved by clinic policy Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the provider Provide basic education to parents and caregivers, reinforcing provider instructions and discharge plans Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and assist with inventory and supply management Support clinic workflow, including assisting other clinical staff as needed during high-volume periods Accurately document all care in the electronic health record Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and Florida Department of Health standards
Required Qualifications
- Active Alabama LPN license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Comfortable working in a small-team, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as clinic needs require
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric or urgent care experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Florida pediatric immunization requirements
- Experience in an independent or outpatient clinical setting
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Skills and Attributes
- Strong pediatric nursing and communication skills
- Flexible, hands-on, and team-oriented approach
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a growing clinic environment
- Compassionate, calm demeanor with children and families
- Reliable, self-directed, and detail-oriented
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
- Ability to lift and assist pediatric patients and equipment
- Manual dexterity required for clinical procedures
Work Environment
- Independent pediatric urgent care clinic
- High patient interaction with children and families
- Fast-paced setting with exposure to communicable illnesses
What's around it?
Vestavia Hills, AL
Living costs about 11% below the US average