Registered Nurse (Per-diem) Annapolis, MD

PM Pediatrics•Annapolis, MD

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports departmental functions aligned with PM Pediatrics’ mission, vision, and goals. In a pediatric urgent care setting, the nurse provides primary patient care based on individual needs and within their scope of practice under a physician’s direct supervision. The role also maintains effective working relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The nurse provides clinical and administrative support, conducts intake and assessments, performs nursing procedures, administers medications, assists physicians with patient care and x-ray processes, supports laboratory quality control, and helps maintain a safe and well-stocked clinical environment. The position also contributes to efficient urgent care operations, patient service recovery, confidentiality, continuing education, and team effectiveness.

Requirements

Pediatric experience is required.
An active state nursing license or active compact-state licensure from the state of residence.
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 remain calm in emergencies.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Energetic, highly motivated, customer-service-focused, positive, confidential, collaborative, and professional.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations.
Obtain medical histories and vital signs, conduct 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 scope of practice.
Maintain knowledge of pediatric pharmacology.
Assist physicians with patient care, positioning, and comfort during x-ray procedures.
Perform monthly office quality-control checks and assist with laboratory quality-control testing.
Stock exam rooms, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required.
Respond to emergencies, assist patients in distress, and promptly notify the physician.
Build effective rapport with clients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Follow policies and procedures, report needed changes to management, and contribute to team efforts.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and legal requirements.
Protect confidential patient-care information in compliance with HIPAA.
Maintain knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, networks, and professional organizations.
Assist patients with complaints and participate in service recovery when needed.
Support physician-led efficiency efforts and urgent care flow and throughput metrics, including arrival to room, arrival to medication administration, disposition to discharge, and discharge length of stay.