LPN/LVN Navigator Women's Services

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Women's Services provides direct, compassionate care to women and infants in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN supports maternal, newborn, and pediatric patient needs through monitoring, treatments, education, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. This role requires emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and a patient-centered mindset.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis
• Perform care interventions including medication administration and specimen collection
• Document care and changes in patient condition
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Educate patients and families regarding care appropriate to condition, age, and culture
• Support interdisciplinary care coordination for transfer, discharge, and referrals
• Promote a safe and emotionally supportive environment for women and infants
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or RN

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficient in maternal, infant, and pediatric nursing fundamentals
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across disciplines
• High level of professionalism and respect for diversity and patient privacy
• Adherence to infection control and safety standards
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and adapt to physically demanding settings
• Embraces core values: values every voice, shows courage, leans into new ideas 

Education

• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program

Licenses/Certifications

• Current LPN license in state of practice or Compact State License (if applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required upon hire)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – within time frame specified in facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within time frame specified in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within time frame specified in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Handle with Care– within time frame specified in facility policy  
• IV Therapy Certification Course – within time frame specified in facility policy

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work in high-stress environments
• Previous experience in women’s health or pediatric care preferred