Registered Nurse Ambulatory - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - Full Time
About The Position
About Us The Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics provides consultations for children from Birth through 18 years of age who have developmental challenges such as: Developmental Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Medical Causes of School Problems, Behavioral Difficulties of Young Children, Developmental Delays, and Tic Disorders/ Tourette Syndrome. The specialist will spend time with Parent and child, often over several visits, to ensure that the child’s and family’s needs are met and that questions are answered. We encourage all who are interested to apply, no previous experience with Pediatrics is required. Position Summary The Registered Nurse for Elliot Developmental Pediatrics will be primarily responsible for referral triage, telephone triage, medication refills and supporting our patients in the process of potential Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis or ADHD diagnosis. Additional duties may include nurse visits, buccal swabs for genetic testing, rooming patients, assisting families in need of community resources and gathering medical records.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
- Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
Responsibilities
- referral triage
- telephone triage
- medication refills
- supporting our patients in the process of potential Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis or ADHD diagnosis
- nurse visits
- buccal swabs for genetic testing
- rooming patients
- assisting families in need of community resources
- gathering medical records
- Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
- Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.
- Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standards to guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas for improvement.
- Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
