Registered Nurse (Full-time) Springfield,VA

PM Pediatrics•Springfield, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. In a pediatric urgent care setting, the nurse applies pediatric nursing skills and assists with primary patient care based on individual patient needs, within their scope of practice and under the physician’s direct supervision. The role maintains effective working relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Requirements

Pediatric experience is required.
Active state nursing license or active compact-state licensure from the state where the applicant 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.
Skill in rapidly assessing critical presentations in the pediatric population.
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.
Energetic, highly motivated, customer-service focused, positive, confidential, collaborative, and professional.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric ER, pediatric hospital unit, or pediatric urgent care experience.
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, complete patient intake, and prioritize patient care.
Perform procedures such as venipuncture, IV insertion, and urinary straight catheterization; administer oral, rectal, IM, and IV medications; and assist the physician with patient care within the scope of practice.
Maintain knowledge of pediatric pharmacology.
Assist with patient care as an integral member of the care team.
Perform monthly quality control checks in the office and assist with laboratory quality control testing.
Assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process.
Stock exam rooms, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required.
Follow standard safety practices and precautions.
Respond to patients in distress, assist during emergencies, and promptly notify the physician.
Establish effective rapport with clients, families, employees, and physicians.
Follow policies and procedures, report needed changes to the management team, and contribute to team objectives.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain and update professional knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Take ownership of challenging requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Assist patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed.
Assist the physician in improving urgent care flow and throughput, including arrival-to-room, arrival-to-medication, disposition-to-discharge, and discharge-length-of-stay metrics.