Pediatric Registered Nurse

KidMed Urgent Care; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KidMed Urgent Care seeks a dedicated pediatric nurse to deliver compassionate, precise patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will balance hands-on clinical duties with meticulous documentation and patient-family communication.

Responsibilities include triage, IV insertions, medication administration, phlebotomy support, and leading safety routines. You will mentor clinical staff while maintaining room readiness and accurate coding.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Valid Virginia nursing license.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• One year of pediatric nursing experience.
• Prior Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients and triage to prioritize care.
• Measure and document vital signs and weights in kilograms.
• Perform IV insertions and administer IM/IV/SubQ medications.
• Support procedures with phlebotomy, labs, and positioning.
• Ensure accurate CPT coding and charges; maintain medication safety.
• Maintain room cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Mentor PCTs and promote safe, patient-centered care.

Skills

Pediatrics

Patient care

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Virginia nursing license

PALS certification

Tools

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

Nebulizer use

DME administration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate Nurse to deliver exceptional care to our pediatric patients. In this role, you will balance hands‑on clinical duties, precise documentation, and supportive leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for families.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

Direct Patient Care & Clinical Skills

• Assessment & Triage: Assess pediatric patients to identify actual and potential care needs; prioritize and assume immediate care for high‑risk/high‑acuity patients.
• Vital Signs & Metrics: Collect and document accurate medical info and vital signs; obtain patient weights strictly in kilograms; promptly relay out‑of‑range values to providers.
• Advanced Interventions: Perform IV insertions, fluid management, and administer IM, IV, SubQ, and nebulized medications using standard safe procedures.
• Clinical Assisting: Support providers with procedures including phlebotomy, specimen/lab collection, splinting, and strategic patient positioning.
• Medication Safety: Safely order, administer, count, and document medications utilizing the 5 Rights of Medication Administration (Patient, Drug, Dose, Route, Time).
• Medical Equipment: Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and nebulizers, securing proper paperwork and providing clear usage instructions to patients/parents.

Clinical Leadership & Flow Management

• Flow Optimization: Actively monitor and facilitate smooth patient flow throughout the clinical area.
• Staff Mentorship: Serve as an accessible clinical resource to Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for patient care questions and concerns.
• Operational Accountability: Ensure all daily tasks, opening/closing duties, and checklists are fully completed.

Documentation & Practice Operations

• Chart Accuracy: Complete concise, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts while they are still in the department.
• Financial Integrity: Correctly associate proper charges and CPT codes to patient charts; practice strict cost containment for both the practice and the patient.
• Complaint Resolution: Promptly report all parent/patient complaints to the manager to ensure swift, appropriate action.

Environment & Safety Maintenance

• Room Readiness: Ensure exam rooms are clean and sanitized prior to bringing any patient back.
• Equipment Care: Perform weekly maintenance on the autoclave; assist with clinical support tasks like laundry, lab tests, and supply forms.
• Shift Wrap‑up: Maintain a tidy overall work environment, ensuring the staff lounge and work areas are clean and equipment is put away at the end of each shift.

Professionalism & Teamwork

• Patient Advocacy: Treat all patients and families with dignity, conveying absolute respect for patient rights.
• Collaborative Culture: Function as a supportive team member, promoting positive customer/peer relations and fostering a continuous learning environment.
• Engagement: Actively participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.

Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Licensure: Valid state license to practice nursing in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience (Preferred):
• One (1) year of nursing experience in pediatrics.
• Prior Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience.

Salary: $30.00 - $39.00 per hour