Pediatric Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Pediatric experience is required
• Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state you reside
• Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (not limited to IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
• Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic’s processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
• Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
• Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care
• Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice
• Remaining knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology
• Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
• Perform monthly quality control checks in the office
• Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
• Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required
• Practice standard safety practices and precautions
• Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifies physician
• Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Updates knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assisting patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
• Assist physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay)