Pediatric Urgent Care RN — Impactful Patient Care

PM Pediatric Care; Dedham (MA); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PM Pediatrics in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse to support pediatric urgent care. The role provides clinical and administrative support to providers and patients, under physician supervision.

You will obtain medical history and vital signs, perform procedures (venipuncture, IV, catheter), administer medications, and assist with imaging and patient comfort. Strong pediatric experience and a current RN license are required; BLS is required, PALS recommended.

Qualifikationen

• 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
• Possess the following qualifications: Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism

Aufgaben

• 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
• 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
• 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)

Kenntnisse

Pediatric experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

PM Pediatrics in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse to support pediatric urgent care. The role provides clinical and administrative support to providers and patients, under physician supervision.

You will obtain medical history and vital signs, perform procedures (venipuncture, IV, catheter), administer medications, and assist with imaging and patient comfort. Strong pediatric experience and a current RN license are required; BLS is required, PALS recommended.