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About the Role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. This role offers a pediatric nurse the opportunity to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting, assisting with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care
Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice
Remain knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology
Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
Perform monthly quality control checks in the office
Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
Assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required
Practice standard safety practices and precautions
Respond to emergencies and promptly notify physician to help patients in distress
Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Update knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Enhance health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Assist patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed
Assist physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay)

Requirements

Experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in pediatrics, critical care or emergency experience is required
Availability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and on call as part of the schedule rotation
Pediatric experience is required
Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state you reside
Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (not limited to IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic’s processes, and procedures
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism

Skills

Pediatric pharmacology
Medical history taking
Vital signs measurement
Patient assessment
Venipuncture
IV insertion
Urinary catheterization
Medication administration (oral, rectal, IM, IV)
Sterilization
Safety practices
Emergency response
HIPAA compliance
Communication (verbal and nonverbal)
Reasoning and judgment
Calmness in emergencies

Work Type

Weekends
On call

Salary/Compensations

$38 - $50/hour

About the Company

Committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Equal Opportunity

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.