Nurse

Sweetgrass Pediatrics; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Matching 401K

Annual Merit Increases

Mental Health Counseling Programs

Dental and Orthodontic Coverage

Vision Insurance

Health Care with Low Premiums

Short-term Disability

Access to Virtual Health & Wellness

Job summary

Sweetgrass Pediatrics in Charleston, SC is seeking a licensed nurse to join our pediatric care team. You will assist providers, manage patient flow, perform vital signs, prepare labs, and support family education. The role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork in a busy clinic.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree and RN/LPN licensure in South Carolina, with pediatric experience preferred. Proficiency with EMR and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates degree required.
• State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN in South Carolina.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, and document in chart.
• Instruct patients about medications and diets as directed by provider.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the provider during patient exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Maintain exam rooms stocked and sterilize equipment.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician.
• Perform blood collection per OSHA standards.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

SC RN or LPN licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

What it means to be a Nurse with Us

We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members. As such we need people like yourself who appreciate time spent with our families providing the highest level of patient care as well as working with an exceptional team of care providers. As a nurse you will assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

On Mission

At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and physicians strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.

Benefits that Matter!

• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• Short-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness

What a day looks like as a Nurse

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Instructs patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Assists the provider during patient exams.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the physician.
• Performs blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings.
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes all mandatory training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality & Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, providers and employees.
• Considers patient and employee safety.
• Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
• Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
• Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.

Accountability & Productivity

• Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates degree required.
• State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN in South Carolina.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids may be required.
• May at times work under stressful situations.
• Handicapped accessible.
• Good visual acuity and ability to verbally communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Pay is determined by years of experience as well as location(s) of the office. We hope that you find this position as an exciting opportunity and look forward to the potential of speaking with you!