Nursing Dept: RN

Pediatric Associates of Alexandria, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Pediatric Associates of Alexandria, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Virginia to join our pediatric team. The role involves coordinating clinical activities, handling lab testing, ensuring accurate medical records, and supporting physicians and nurses with patient care.

The position emphasizes adherence to Universal Precautions, BLS certification, and effective communication. Hours are morning shifts with weekend rotation after orientation, and a competitive benefits package is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical data handling and processing of laboratory testing.
• Assist Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and nursing staff.
• Participate in quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate clinical data and file documents.
• Complete requisitions for lab orders and health forms.
• Schedule appointments and answer phones.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and health screening.
• Maintain BLS certification and first aid knowledge.
• Sterilize instruments using proper technique.
• Adhere to policies, Universal Precautions and safety activities.
• Work with the healthcare team and communicate through appropriate channels.

Skills

Clinical data handling

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Vital signs

Education

Virginia RN license

Job description

• 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
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with all members of the healthcare team
• Utilizes appropriate channels of communication/chain of command

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Hours: **Candidates selected will potentially work AM shifts**

• Monday – Thursday: 5.45am - 1pm
• Friday: 5.45am - 12pm
• All employees are required to be on weekend rotation after completing the orientation process.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Shift Differential, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending (Health Savings) Account and More *Eligibility for each benefit is based on employment status*
• Salary commensurate with training and experience