Registered Nurse-Full Time-Dedham, MA

PM Pediatrics•Dedham, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations in a pediatric urgent care setting. Under a physician’s direct supervision and within the nurse’s scope of practice, the role supports primary patient care based on individual patient needs and maintains effective working relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The nurse obtains medical histories and vital signs, prioritizes care, performs nursing procedures, administers medications, assists physicians with patient care and imaging, and supports quality control activities. The role also helps maintain exam rooms and equipment, responds to emergencies, protects confidential patient information, supports service recovery, and contributes to efficient urgent care flow and throughput. The position requires pediatric experience, an active nursing license, and current BLS certification.

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 rapid assessment of critical presentations in the pediatric population.
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally.
Energetic, highly motivated, customer-service focused, positive attitude, confidentiality, teamwork, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric ER, 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, complete intake, and prioritize patient care.
Perform procedures including venipuncture, IV insertion, and urinary straight catheterization; administer oral, rectal, IM, and IV medications; and assist with total patient care within scope of practice.
Maintain knowledge of pediatric pharmacology.
Support the patient care team and assist physicians with patient care within scope of practice.
Perform monthly office quality control checks and assist with laboratory quality control testing.
Assist physicians with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process.
Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies; maintain instruments; and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required.
Follow standard safety practices and precautions.
Respond to emergencies and promptly notify the physician when patients are in distress.
Build effective rapport with clients, families, employees, 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 procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Protect patient confidence and confidential patient-care information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, publications, 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 physicians with a focus on efficiency metrics and urgent care flow, including arrival to room, arrival to medication administration, disposition to discharge, and discharge length of stay.