Registered Nurse (Full-time) Springfield,VA

PM Pediatric Care•Springfield, VA

2d•$27 - $36

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides pediatric nursing care in an urgent care setting and supports primary patient care according to individual patient needs, within the nurse’s scope of practice and under a physician’s direct supervision. The role supports departmental functions aligned with PM Pediatrics’ mission, vision, and goals and maintains effective working relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The nurse provides clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations; contributes to safe and efficient patient flow; and helps maintain a safe, healthy, confidential, and well-equipped care environment. The role also participates in quality control, continuing education, and service recovery when needed.

Requirements

Pediatric nursing experience is required.
Active nursing license in the state of employment, or active compact-state licensure in the state where the nurse resides.
Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures, including IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic processes, and procedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
Ability to rapidly assess critical presentations in pediatric patients.
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Energetic, highly motivated, customer-service-focused, positive, confidential, team-oriented, and professional.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric emergency room, pediatric hospital unit, or pediatric urgent care experience is preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
Obtain medical histories and vital signs, perform patient intake, and prioritize care.
Perform procedures, including venipuncture, IV insertion, and urinary straight catheterization; administer oral, rectal, intramuscular, and intravenous medications; and assist with patient care within the scope of practice.
Maintain knowledge of pediatric pharmacology.
Participate as an integral member of the patient care team and assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during x-ray procedures.
Perform monthly office quality control checks and assist with laboratory quality control testing.
Keep examination rooms stocked, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required.
Follow standard safety practices and precautions and respond to emergencies, promptly notifying the physician when patients are in distress.
Build effective rapport with patients, families, employees, and physicians.
Follow policies and procedures, report needed changes to the management team, and contribute to team efforts.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Protect patient confidence and confidential care information in compliance with HIPAA.
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Accept ownership of challenging requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Assist patients with complaints and participate actively in service recovery when needed.
Assist the physician in improving urgent care flow and throughput, including arrival-to-room, arrival-to-medication-administration, disposition-to-discharge, and discharge-length-of-stay metrics.