Registered Nurse- Temporary 90 day coverage

Pediatrix•Stockbridge, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Temporary) provides direct clinical care, care coordination, and patient education in an ambulatory practice setting. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing program – either a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum of 1+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory or specialty practice setting
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments including vital signs, history review, and clinical data collection
Triage patient concerns via phone, electronic messaging, or in person using established clinical protocols
Provide nursing care and interventions within scope of practice and per provider orders
Assist providers with in-office procedures and examinations as applicable; MFM Only: this includes NSTs
Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments as ordered
Identify and appropriately escalate urgent or emergent patient conditions
MFM Only: Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions including diabetes in pregnancy, hypertension, multiple gestation, fetal anomalies, preterm labor risk, and maternal medical comorbidities
Coordinate care with providers, ancillary departments, external facilities, and specialists
Arrange referrals, diagnostic testing, procedures, and follow-up appointments
Review laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate findings to providers and patients as directed
Support care transitions including hospital admissions, discharges, and post-visit follow-up
Provide patient and family education related to conditions, treatments, medications, and care plans
Reinforce provider instructions and ensure patient understanding of next steps and warning signs
Provide care with cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and empathy
Advocate for patients to support informed decision-making and access to care
Document assessments, care provided, and patient communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety standards, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements
Participate in quality improvement, safety, and performance initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned