RN/LPN-Full Time-Manchester, CT

PM Pediatrics•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for departmental functions aligned with PM Pediatrics’ mission, vision, and goals. The role offers a pediatric nurse the opportunity to apply clinical skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and provide primary patient care based on individual patient needs, within the nurse’s scope of practice and under direct physician supervision. The nurse 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 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.
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, team-oriented, and professional.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric emergency room, 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, intramuscular, and intravenous medications; and assist the physician with patient care within the scope of practice.
Remain knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology and assist with patient care as part of the care team.
Perform monthly office quality control checks and assist with laboratory quality control testing.
Assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during X-ray procedures.
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 in emergencies, and promptly notify the physician.
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 and enforcing standards and complying with legal requirements.
Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, networks, and organizations.
Take ownership of challenging requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Assist patients with complaints and participate in service recovery when needed.
Assist physicians with a focus on efficiency metrics that improve urgent care flow and throughput, including arrival to room, arrival to medication administration, disposition to discharge, and discharge length of stay.