LPN - Pedatric Clinic
Company: Campbell County Health
Location: Gillette
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care in an
outpatient facility or clinic under the supervision of a registered
nurse or other medical supervisor. Takes patient history and
performs initial physical evaluation of patient's condition.
Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages,
administering prescribed medication, and collecting specimens. May
be responsible for patient triage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs patient assessment and documents in patient record.
Utilizes the nursing process to adapt interventions to meet
age-appropriate care, including physical, psychosocial, and
spiritual needs, in collaboration with other members of the health
care team.
Implements and evaluates care interventions, delegates
appropriately and ensures documentation of interventions.
Evaluates progress towards the prescribed plan of care and
coordinates care with clinic providers and intervenes as
necessary.
Educates patient and families regarding current health status, plan
of care, and anticipated outcomes.
Ensures superior ongoing patient satisfaction and customer
service.
Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization
skills.
Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice,
staffing and continuing education.
Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
May be required to work in other clinic environments according to
distribution of staff and patient loads.
Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program
including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and
regulations, and hospital and Campbell County Clinic policies and
procedures.
Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care
and/or financial practices.
Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure
Current Wyoming LPN license
Certifications required
See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and
Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
Experience
Experience in ambulatory clinic nursing preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all
certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR)
to maintain professional license. The LPN practices within the
framework of the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses
Association professional standards and National Patient Safety
Goals.
Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of
their respective discipline.
Ability to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care,
select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient response to
care/ treatment and to explain/ teach patients about their
condition/recovery.
Ability to handle emergency high-stress situations.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent
interruptions and under stressful conditions.
Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental
concentration and memory.
Ability to speak clearly to communicate and positively interact
with patients, families, physicians and staff regarding patient
condition and care.
Computer Knowledge including the ability to enter material into
electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy
machine to perform the duties of the position.
The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and
apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and
implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability
to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the
following age groups:
Infant (Neonate to Age 1)
Pediatric (Age 1-11)
Adolescent (12-18)
Adult (19-64)
Geriatric (Age 65 and older)
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Keywords: Campbell County Health, Casper , LPN - Pedatric Clinic, Healthcare , Gillette, Wyoming
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