Nursing Dept: RN

Pediatric Associates of Alexandria Inc•Arlington, VA

12d•$0 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves functioning as an efficient coordinator of unit activities within the Nursing Department. The position requires managing clinical data, handling laboratory testing, providing health education, and facilitating communication with patients and clinic staff. The RN will also serve as an assistant to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and fellow nursing staff, while participating in quality assurance initiatives and utilizing proper coding practices.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School
Licensed in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse(RN)
Maintains Clinical education requirements as required by the State of Virginia
Holds BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the appropriate use of medical terminology
Demonstrates accurate performance of clinical skills, including laboratory procedures/screening/testing, running CLIA waved tests
Demonstrates accurate ability to obtain vital signs, height, weight measurements, health screening
Demonstrates proper technique for sterilization of instruments
Demonstrates understanding and application of Universal Precautions/Exposure Control Plan
Demonstrates positive customer relations
Maintains a collaborative relationship with all members of the healthcare team
Utilizes appropriate channels of communication/chain of command

Responsibilities

Functions as an efficient coordinator of unit activities, involving clinical data, handling, and processing of laboratory testing, health education, outgoing and incoming communications with patients and clinic staff.
Assistant to the Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and fellow Nursing staff
Participate in quality assurance
Proper use of ICD-10 and CPT codes
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the appropriate use of medical terminology
Demonstrates accurate performance of clinical skills, including laboratory procedures/screening/testing, running CLIA waved tests
Assists in scheduling appointments, answering phones
Demonstrate accurate ability to obtain vital signs, height, weight measurements, health screening
Demonstrates knowledge of first aid techniques, holds BLS certification
Demonstrates proper technique for sterilization of instruments
Maintains accurate clinical data
Files documents as appropriate
Completes requisitions for required transactions (lab orders, health forms, etc)
Participates in staff development programs and completes mandatory in-service and safety activities annually
Adheres to scheduled work hours
Adheres to Pediatric Associates of Alexandria Policies
Demonstrates understanding and application of Universal Precautions/Exposure Control Plan
Demonstrates positive customer relations
Maintains a collaborative relationship with all members of the healthcare team
Utilizes appropriate channels of communication/chain of command