Nurse

US Pediatric Partners; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)

Health Care with Low Premiums

Short-term Disability

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Low-premium healthcare

Short-term disability

Virtual health

Job summary

A leading pediatric practice in Wilmington, NC, seeks a compassionate Nurse to provide high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree and state licensure as an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include escorting patients, measuring vital signs, and assisting with examinations. This full-time role offers various benefits, including paid time off and health insurance, while fostering a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree required.
• State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN in North Carolina.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and measure vital signs.
• Instruct patients about medications and treatments.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist providers during exams and prepare specimens.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab tests.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Perform blood collection following universal precautions.

Skills

Ability to communicate professionally

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Pediatric care experience

Education

Associate’s degree

State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

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What It Means to be a Nurse with Us

We value our families, 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. You will perform 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 401(k)
• 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, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient’s chart.
• Instruct patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical 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.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Perform blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meet position requirements and perform essential functions.
• Complete all mandatory training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality & Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrate commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Collaborate with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, providers and employees.
• Consider patient and employee safety.
• Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
• Respect and consider patient rights to privacy and comply with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Build strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
• Identify, analyze and solve problems.

Accountability & Productivity

• Accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Utilize appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Adhere to regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree required.
• State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN in North 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.

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!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care