RN/LPN-Full Time-Manchester, CT

PM Pediatrics•Manchester, CT

1d•$37 - $50

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports departmental functions in alignment with PM Pediatrics’ mission, vision, and goals. In a pediatric urgent care setting, the nurse provides primary patient care tailored to individual needs within their scope of practice and under the physician’s direct supervision. The role also maintains effective working relationships with patients and families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The nurse provides clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations; performs patient intake and nursing procedures; assists physicians with patient care and x-ray processes; and supports clinic and laboratory quality control. The position also contributes to urgent care efficiency, patient service recovery, a safe work environment, confidential handling of patient information, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Pediatric nursing experience is required.
An 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.
Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic processes and procedures, and 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, collaborative, and professional.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pediatric emergency room, pediatric hospital unit, or pediatric urgent care.
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, perform patient intake, and prioritize patient care.
Perform venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight catheterization, and other procedures within the scope of practice.
Administer oral, rectal, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and assist the physician with total patient care.
Maintain knowledge of pediatric pharmacology.
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 x-ray procedures.
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 involving patients in distress and promptly notify the physician.
Build effective rapport with patients, families, employees, and physicians.
Maintain operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to the management team.
Contribute to team efforts and complete related tasks as needed.
Help 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.
Update professional knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Take ownership of new and challenging requests and seek 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 metrics, including arrival to room, arrival to medication administration, disposition to discharge, and discharge length of stay.