Pediatrics Clinic RN — Patient Care & Education

Independence Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks an experienced RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in a multi-location outpatient setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, educate patients and coordinate with physicians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a nursing degree, PA RN licensure, and strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking abilities. Travel between System locations may be required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the RN Practice Act, hospital, and/or physician practice policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.
• Collect patient health care data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs for the patient.
• Complete initial assessment of the patient’s health history, learning needs and barriers, physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs and reassess annually.
• Involve the patient/family and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Complete patient care treatments/testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administer medications/immunizations using appropriate routes and techniques specific to age of the patient.
• Provide education and instruction, within their scope of practice, to patients and families.
• Document all education/instruction provided including topic, individual provided to and understanding.
• Maintain collaborative relationship with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist the physician with treatments and procedures as requested.
• Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Registered Nurse license in the PA

Job description

Independence Health System seeks an experienced RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in a multi-location outpatient setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, educate patients and coordinate with physicians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a nursing degree, PA RN licensure, and strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking abilities. Travel between System locations may be required. Equal opportunity employer.