Registered Nurse (Per-diem) Annapolis, MD

PM Pediatrics•Annapolis, MD

12d•$27 - $36

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical and administrative support in a pediatric urgent care setting and assists with primary patient care under the direct supervision of a physician, within the nurse’s scope of practice. The role supports departmental functions aligned with PM Pediatrics’ mission, vision, and goals, and maintains effective relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The nurse obtains histories and vital signs, prioritizes care, performs nursing procedures, administers medications, and helps physicians provide patient care. The role also supports office and laboratory quality control, patient care during x-ray procedures, emergency response, clinic operations, and service recovery. The nurse maintains a safe and confidential environment, keeps supplies and instruments ready, and participates in continuing education.

Requirements

Pediatric nursing experience is required.
Active state nursing licensure 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.
Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic processes, and procedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
Skill in rapidly assessing critical presentations in pediatric patients.
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 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, perform patient intake, and prioritize patient care.
Perform procedures including venipuncture, IV insertion, and urinary straight catheterization; administer oral, rectal, intramuscular, and intravenous medications; and assist physicians with patient care within the scope of practice.
Maintain knowledge of 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 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 during emergencies, and promptly notify the physician.
Build effective rapport with clients, families, employees, and physicians.
Follow operational policies and procedures and report needed changes to the management team.
Help maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Protect patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Maintain and update professional knowledge through continuing education, publications, professional networks, and organizations.
Accept ownership of challenging requests and seek opportunities to add value to the role.
Assist patients with complaints and participate in service recovery when needed.
Assist physicians in improving urgent-care flow and throughput, including arrival-to-room, arrival-to-medication, disposition-to-discharge, and discharge-length-of-stay metrics.