Pediatric Registered Nurse

KidMedVA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KidMedVA is seeking a dedicated pediatric nurse to deliver compassionate care to our pediatric patients. This role balances direct clinical duties, meticulous documentation, and supportive leadership to keep a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for families.

Responsibilities include assessment, triage, IV administration, medication safety, chart accuracy, and equipment management, with emphasis on teamwork and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Current Virginia RN license.
• PALS certification is required.
• 1 year of pediatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and clinical skills including assessment and triage of pediatric patients.
• Administer medications safely and document using the 5 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Support procedures with phlebotomy, specimen collection, and other clinical tasks.
• Ensure accurate charting, CPT coding, and documentation while maintaining patient safety.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Clinical leadership

Documentation accuracy

Education

Approved nursing program

RN license (Virginia)

PALS certification

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.