RN

Pediatrics Northwest•Tacoma, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Team at Pediatrics Northwest! As one of Puget Sound’s leaders in pediatric care, we are dedicated to improving the health of children and families in our communities. We believe patients should expect compassionate, high-quality healthcare, and the latest medical innovations, regardless of financial, ethnic, religious, or social status. Our providers emphasize the importance of preventative health screenings and are committed to health education for each of our patients. We seek to further these goals through our partnerships and active participation in community activities that promote children’s health. Position Summary: This role is ideal for nurses who are looking for a rewarding position that focuses more on patient and family education and daily coordination of care. Coordinate, evaluate, and delegate the delivery of patient care. Bridge the gap of care by accessing the patient's condition and recommend the best course of action via virtual nursing. Collect and assess data based on patient signs, symptoms, and history. Provide healthcare advice to patients and family members, utilizing the nursing process. Develop a plan of care using information from the patient, family, and/or provider. Complete required documentation to accurately reflect patient needs and interactions. Be familiar with and knowledgeable about disease processes common to pediatrics. Assist providers by assessing a patient’s needs and providing patient care, including, but not limited to administration of medications, catheterization, administration of allergy shots, collection of laboratory specimens, and administration of vaccines. Assess and evaluate psychosocial, environmental, and cultural factors that may impact patient care. Complete work assignments within established time frames, adapt to changes in or additions to work assignments, and reprioritize as necessary. Provide leadership and serve as a resource to other team members. Maintain up-to-date emergency training and respond promptly in the event of an emergency. Comply with annual health testing requirements. Complete mandatory training updates, memo/minutes updates and annual training updates. Perform other duties as assigned by the Managers or Administrators. Travel to any/all clinics based on staffing needs as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN license in the state of Washington
Current Health Care Provider level CPR certification
Possess skills in grammar and spelling.
Possess the ability to multi-task while providing excellent patient care and demonstrating professional communication.
Demonstrate good judgment, utilize critical thinking skills, and prioritize job needs.
Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen.
All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification preferred.
Pediatrics experience preferred.
Pediatrics clinical hours or pediatrics senior practicum/internship is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, evaluate, and delegate the delivery of patient care.
Bridge the gap of care by accessing the patient's condition and recommend the best course of action via virtual nursing.
Collect and assess data based on patient signs, symptoms, and history.
Provide healthcare advice to patients and family members, utilizing the nursing process.
Develop a plan of care using information from the patient, family, and/or provider.
Complete required documentation to accurately reflect patient needs and interactions.
Be familiar with and knowledgeable about disease processes common to pediatrics.
Assist providers by assessing a patient’s needs and providing patient care, including, but not limited to administration of medications, catheterization, administration of allergy shots, collection of laboratory specimens, and administration of vaccines.
Assess and evaluate psychosocial, environmental, and cultural factors that may impact patient care.
Complete work assignments within established time frames, adapt to changes in or additions to work assignments, and reprioritize as necessary.
Provide leadership and serve as a resource to other team members.
Maintain up-to-date emergency training and respond promptly in the event of an emergency.
Comply with annual health testing requirements.
Complete mandatory training updates, memo/minutes updates and annual training updates.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.
Travel to any/all clinics based on staffing needs as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.