Registered Nurse – Pediatrics (up to age 25)
Full time Mon-Fri (5×8, days)
Salary $70-105k based on experience
*all experience levels welcome to apply!
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join a dynamic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine department serving patients from birth through age 25. This is a great opportunity for an RN who is passionate about working with young patients in a collaborative, team-based clinical environment. Although experience is preferred, recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients (birth–age 25) in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
- Triage patients in person and by phone to prioritize and coordinate care
- Administer medications and vaccinations per provider orders or standing orders; provide appropriate patient education
- Assist providers with exams, treatments, and procedures as needed
- Monitor and document patient status, including responses to medications and treatments
- Complete nurse visits in accordance with clinical protocols
- Perform Point of Care Testing per protocol
- Prepare exam rooms and maintain equipment to ensure a safe care environment
- Ensure proper collection, storage, and processing of biologic specimens
- Assist with clinical procedures in accordance with national patient safety standards
- Collaborate with providers on follow-up and treatment of infectious diseases
- Communicate public health information to regulatory bodies as required; maintain infectious disease records
- Ensure timely completion of quality control, infection control, and equipment maintenance logs
- Assist in maintaining adequate supplies of medications and vaccines
Health Coaching
- Educate and support patients and families on disease prevention, health status, medications, and care plans
- Assist patients in setting and tracking self-management goals
- Use data reports to identify and address gaps in care
Care Coordination
- Accurately and timely document all aspects of patient care
- Coordinate care with team members, other departments, and community agencies
- Facilitate home care orders and coordinate with home care agencies
- Schedule laboratory, diagnostic, and follow-up appointments
- Manage calls from patients, external providers, and pharmacies
- Follow up on diagnostic and laboratory results
- Serve as a resource for medical assistants on patient preparation and procedures
- Identify and communicate relevant social determinants of health to providers
- Assist with prior authorizations as needed
Professionalism
- Maintain required certifications and training including CPR, HIPAA, infection control, and others as assigned
- Adhere to infection control standards, universal precautions, OSHA, and CLIA requirements
- Communicate with patients in their preferred language, utilizing interpretive services as needed
- Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives
- Complete professional development requirements in a timely manner
- Perform all duties in accordance with organizational values, compliance standards, and policies
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Valid state RN licensure
- CPR certification at the healthcare provider level (or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Strong knowledge of nursing practice and commitment to high-quality patient care
- Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer systems
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in Pediatrics or Adolescent Medicine
- Experience working with socioeconomically diverse or multiethnic populations
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages a plus)
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