Pediatric RN: Expert Child Care & Critical Care Skills

KidMedVA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KidMedVA is seeking a Pediatric Nurse to assess and manage pediatric patient needs in Virginia. You will document accurately, support care teams, and ensure patient rights and dignity are respected across all shifts.

The role emphasizes bedside care, medication administration, phlebotomy, vital sign monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to deliver safe, efficient pediatric care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Valid state license to practice nursing in Virginia.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• One year nursing experience in pediatrics (preferred).
• Emergency/Urgent Care experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify actual and potential pediatric care needs.
• Evaluate patient/family response to treatment and modify care accordingly.
• Document accurately in patient charts in a timely manner.
• Respect patient rights and treat all patients with dignity.
• Promote positive relations and a learning work environment.
• Maintain cost containment for the practice and patient.
• Work as a supportive team member.
• Record patient weights in kilograms and chart properly.
• Collect and document vital signs and relay out-of-range values to the provider.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures as ordered (phlebotomy, specimen collection, splints, positioning).
• Administer, order, and document medications using the 5 rights.
• Obtain lab samples and document completion of procedures.
• Perform IV insertions and manage fluids, administer IM/IV/SubQ/nebulized meds with proper documentation.
• Maintain a clean work environment and tidy staff areas.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training.
• Report parent/patient complaints to manager promptly.
• Open/close building duties as required.
• Count and document medication counts.
• Perform weekly autoclave maintenance.
• Dispense DME, obtain paperwork, and document accordingly.
• Dispense nebulizers with proper paperwork and instruct use.
• Assign correct charges and CPT codes to patient charts.
• Support other clinical staff (laundry, labs, supplies).

Skills

Pediatric care

Vital signs

Communication

Team collaboration

Phlebotomy

Education

RN license (Virginia)

PALS certification

Nursing program graduate

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

KidMedVA is seeking a Pediatric Nurse to assess and manage pediatric patient needs in Virginia. You will document accurately, support care teams, and ensure patient rights and dignity are respected across all shifts.

The role emphasizes bedside care, medication administration, phlebotomy, vital sign monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to deliver safe, efficient pediatric care in a fast-paced environment.