Nurse

SouthernMED; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

SouthernMED seeks a compassionate registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our pediatric practice in New Jersey. You will support medical providers in delivering high-quality patient care, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and family communication.

The role requires state licensure in NJ, an associated degree, and strong computer/EMR skills. Prior pediatric experience is preferred and you will work within HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Associates degree is required.
• State licensure as RN or LPN in New Jersey is required.
• Pediatric practice experience is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
• Strong communication and professionalism are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs in the chart.
• Instruct patients about medications and dietary instructions per provider.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and prepare them for exams.
• Assist the provider during patient exams and collect specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and keep rooms stocked with supplies.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Perform blood draws following OSHA guidelines and universal precautions.
• Maintain logs (refrigerator temps, meds, oxygen, etc.) and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree

RN/LPN licensure in NJ

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Computer literacy

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 New Jersey.
• 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.