Pediatric Registered Nurse

KidMed•Stafford, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate Nurse to deliver exceptional care to our pediatric patients. In this role, you will balance hands-on clinical duties, precise documentation, and supportive leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for families.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved nursing program.
Valid state license to practice nursing in the State of Virginia.
Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of nursing experience in pediatrics.
Prior Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess pediatric patients to identify actual and potential care needs; prioritize and assume immediate care for high-risk/high-acuity patients.
Collect and document accurate medical info and vital signs; obtain patient weights strictly in kilograms; promptly relay out-of-range values to providers.
Perform IV insertions, fluid management, and administer IM, IV, SubQ, and nebulized medications using standard safe procedures.
Support providers with procedures including phlebotomy, specimen/lab collection, splinting, and strategic patient positioning.
Safely order, administer, count, and document medications utilizing the 5 Rights of Medication Administration (Patient, Drug, Dose, Route, Time).
Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and nebulizers, securing proper paperwork and providing clear usage instructions to patients/parents.
Actively monitor and facilitate smooth patient flow throughout the clinical area.
Serve as an accessible clinical resource to Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for patient care questions and concerns.
Ensure all daily tasks, opening/closing duties, and checklists are fully completed.
Complete concise, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts while they are still in the department.
Correctly associate proper charges and CPT codes to patient charts; practice strict cost containment for both the practice and the patient.
Promptly report all parent/patient complaints to the manager to ensure swift, appropriate action.
Ensure exam rooms are clean and sanitized prior to bringing any patient back.
Perform weekly maintenance on the autoclave; assist with clinical support tasks like laundry, lab tests, and supply forms.
Maintain a tidy overall work environment, ensuring the staff lounge and work areas are clean and equipment is put away at the end of each shift.
Treat all patients and families with dignity, conveying absolute respect for patient rights.
Function as a supportive team member, promoting positive customer/peer relations and fostering a continuous learning environment.
Actively participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.