Pediatric Urgent Care RN: Fast-Paced, Compassionate Care

Pediatrics Management Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse to support pediatric urgent care operations. The RN will provide clinical and administrative assistance, perform patient assessments, and assist physicians with total patient care within scope of practice under supervision.

The role emphasizes pediatric pharmacology knowledge, safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork to improve throughput and patient experience in a fast-paced setting. Active license required.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred
• Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state you reside
• Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
• Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic's processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
• Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
• Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care
• Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice
• Remaining knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology
• Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
• Perform monthly quality control checks in the office
• Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
• Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required
• Practice standard safety practices and precautions
• Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifies physician
• Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Updates knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assisting patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
• Assist physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay)

Skills

Pediatric nursing

RN license

IV placement

Urinary catheter

Medication administration

BLS

PALS recommended

Medical terminology

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

PM Pediatrics in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse to support pediatric urgent care operations. The RN will provide clinical and administrative assistance, perform patient assessments, and assist physicians with total patient care within scope of practice under supervision.

The role emphasizes pediatric pharmacology knowledge, safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork to improve throughput and patient experience in a fast-paced setting. Active license required.