Pediatric Urgent Care RN — Fast-Paced Impactful Care

PM Pediatrics; Selden (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our pediatric urgent care team. The RN will provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations, and deliver direct patient care within the physician's scope of practice under supervision. This role requires pediatric experience, a current R.N.

license, BLS certification, and weekend/on-call availability. You will work closely with families, physicians, and staff to ensure safe patient care and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in pediatrics, critical care or emergency.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and on call.
• Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pediatric care processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

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.
• Remain 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.
• Assist 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.
• Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifying physician.
• Establish 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 patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date through continuing education

Skills

Pediatric experience

Nursing license

BLS

PALS (recommended)

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

PM Pediatrics is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our pediatric urgent care team. The RN will provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations, and deliver direct patient care within the physician's scope of practice under supervision. This role requires pediatric experience, a current R.N.

license, BLS certification, and weekend/on-call availability. You will work closely with families, physicians, and staff to ensure safe patient care and maintain