Pediatric Ambulatory Care Nurse - Triage & Immunizations

MedCadre; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking an Agency Staff Nurse for an Ambulatory Care Pediatric Clinic. You will provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients, including assessment, triage, medications, immunizations, education, and care coordination in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires 2 years of Med/Surg or clinic experience, IV insertion and phlebotomy skills, and a commitment to infection prevention and safety.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing assessment: assess infants, children and adolescents and recognize changes in condition.
• Pediatric medication administration: know weight-based dosing and safe administration.
• Immunization administration: vaccinate and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Triage skills: prioritize pediatric patients by symptoms and acuity.
• Patient and family education: clearly communicate health information to children and caregivers.
• Clinical judgment: recognize changes and escalate appropriately.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: build rapport with patients and families and teams.
• Documentation/EHR proficiency: document assessments, interventions, meds, and education.
• Infection prevention and safety: follow infection-control and patient-safety standards.
• Emergency response: respond to pediatric emergencies in ambulatory setting.
• Care coordination: coordinate follow-up care and referrals.
• Adaptability: function well in busy ambulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and triage.
• Medication administration and immunizations.
• Patient and family education; documentation and care coordination.
• Assist providers with clinic procedures; uphold infection prevention and safety standards.

Skills

Pediatric assessment

Medication administration

Immunizations

Triage

Education

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Emergency response

Care coordination

Adaptability

Job description

MedCadre is seeking an Agency Staff Nurse for an Ambulatory Care Pediatric Clinic. You will provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients, including assessment, triage, medications, immunizations, education, and care coordination in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires 2 years of Med/Surg or clinic experience, IV insertion and phlebotomy skills, and a commitment to infection prevention and safety.