Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Shriners Children's
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The LPN is accountable
for providing care for pediatric patient's ages infant to 21 years.
Works as an advocate for patients and families in a collaborative
effort with the multidisciplinary team. Works to achieve quality
outcomes using a family centered care philosophy. Performs
professional nursing service for patients under the supervision of
a Registered Nurse and within the scope, ethics, and standards of
practice. Performs routine and clinical tasks, obtains patient
information, removal of casts and assists with other minor
outpatient procedures. Takes measurements and vital signs of
patients and documents in the computer. Performs clerical tasks
including correspondence, appointment notices, coping, filing and
other duties as assigned. Performs nursing interventions in
accordance with the outpatient clinic standards of care and LPN
practice guidelines. Responsibilities • Supports the plan of care
to provide continuity of care. • Assists physicians, nursing and
other health care professional with procedures, the intake and
depart processes. Accurately documents findings during the intake
process in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). • Demonstrates
open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and
interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic
interventions, integration of services and continuity of patient
care. • Initiates and participates in consultative and
collaborative relationships to enhance patient care. • Listens to
the ideas and opinions of others, demonstrates sensitivity,
respect, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions. • Demonstrates
effective verbal communication by presenting a positive and polite
demeanor at all times, apply excellent telephone communication
skills to foster quality care. • Expresses and receives
constructive feedback with focus on positive outcomes. •
Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy of each
patient/family. Demonstrates sensitivity to the various ethnic and
cultural differences. • Maintains confidentiality concerning
patient/hospital/employee information. Qualifications Licensure and
Certification LPN License in state of practice required BLS within
30 days
Keywords: Shriners Children's, Saint Peters , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
