Office Nurse, Webster Pediatrics, 40 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Webster, MA

4d•$27 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Office Nurse at Webster Pediatrics, working 40 hours per week on day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, and this role is part of a large health system focused on patient care, academic excellence, and research. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessments, treatments, documentation, and patient/family education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current licensure in the State of Massachusetts either LPN or RN.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an LPN or RN.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and lead and train a group of employees.
Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices.
Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology and strong proficiency with Microsoft office applications and electronic health records.
Excellent oral, written, and proven organization skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the clinic and provide exceptional service to patients.
Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and request assistance from identified resources when needed.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work related activities.
Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

BLS Certification
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Acts as a role model for all clinical staff. Trains, and provides direction/oversight to the clinical staff. Participates in the interviewing and evaluating of the clinical staff.
Triages phone calls and executes appropriate follow through.
Performs vital signs, and visual acuity on designated patients and documents appropriately. Assists physicians with technical procedures, such as outpatient surgical procedures, pap smears, sigmoidoscopies etc., assembling sterile instruments and supplies, participating in the set up, maintenance, and disassembly and cleaning of patient equipment.
Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs and immunizations. Administers immunizations, medications, IVs. Performs quality control testing in compliance with CLIA regulations.
Recognizes changes in patient's physical and mental condition and takes appropriate actions. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Provides nursing interventions to appropriate to patient's physical condition and emotional status.
Demonstrates a commitment to promote an office environment that supports positive public relations and image, effective communication with patients, visitors, and health team members.