Registered Nurse

Essential Pediatrics; Newton (MA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essential Pediatrics in Newton, MA, seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, individualized pediatric care during scheduled absences and busy periods. The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with physicians, and maintaining a responsive patient experience.

Shifts are on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed hours; typical coverage includes days and occasional Saturdays. Knowledge of Athena EHR is a plus, immunizations, triage, and providing education to families

Formación

• Active, unrestricted MA RN license and BLS.
• Experience in pediatric outpatient settings.
• Ability to triage and educate families.

Responsabilidades

• Provide family-centered nursing care during visits.
• Assist physicians with visits, assessments, and procedures.
• Administer immunizations and medications per orders.
• Prepare exam rooms and obtain vital signs.
• Triage calls and messages per protocols.
• Document care in EHR and coordinate follow-ups.

Conocimientos

Pediatric nursing

Outpatient care

Patient education

Nursing triage

Flexible coverage

Strong communication

Educación

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

Herramientas

Athena EHR

Descripción del empleo

The Per Diem Registered Nurse provides high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients and families at Essential Pediatrics, a concierge pediatric practice. This as-needed position primarily provides clinical coverage during scheduled staff absences, vacations, illness, and periods of increased patient-care demand. The nurse works collaboratively with the physicians and practice team to maintain continuity of care and a responsive, personalized patient experience.

Schedule and Availability

Shifts are offered based on practice needs and scheduled by mutual agreement; there is no fixed weekly schedule or guaranteed number of hours. Typical office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Coverage may include full or partial shifts, including occasional short-notice needs. Availability outside accepted shifts is not routinely expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pediatric Nursing and Clinical Care

• Provide attentive, family-centered nursing care and assist physicians with patient visits, assessments, and procedures.
• Room patients, prepare exam rooms, obtain vital signs, and conduct hearing and vision screenings.
• Administer immunizations and medications in accordance with physician orders, clinical protocols, and applicable requirements.
• Perform appropriate nursing procedures, including ear lavage, suture or staple removal, minor wound care, dressing changes, and fitting simple orthopedic supports.
• Respond to patient and family questions; provide clear education and reinforce physician care plans.
• As assigned, triage incoming calls, texts, and patient-portal messages using established nursing protocols; promptly elevate urgent or complex concerns to a physician.

Patient Flow and Care Coordination

• Review relevant charts before visits; assist with scheduling, reminders, questionnaires, and visit preparation as needed.
• Support patient follow-up, test-result communication, referrals, specialty appointments, and other time-sensitive care coordination during assigned shifts.
• Assist with new-patient onboarding when needed, including obtaining and entering prior records, growth data, birth history, and immunization history in Athena.
• Document care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record and provide clear handoffs on unresolved patient needs at the end of each shift.

Laboratory, Vaccines, and Clinical Readiness

• Perform point-of-care testing, required quality controls, and appropriate specimen collection, labeling, processing, and packaging.
• Support lab-result follow-up and vaccine administration, documentation, inventory checks, and storage procedures as assigned.
• Prepare, stock, and maintain exam rooms, clinical supplies, and routine or emergency equipment; promptly report safety or supply concerns.
• Follow practice policies regarding patient confidentiality, infection prevention, clinical documentation, and relevant laboratory and vaccine requirements.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pediatric nursing or outpatient clinical experience preferred, including comfort with immunizations, patient education, and nursing triage.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and an approachable, service-oriented communication style with children and families.
• Ability to learn practice workflows quickly, use an electronic health record (Athena experience preferred), and integrate smoothly with a small clinical team.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to provide on-site coverage for mutually agreed-upon shifts.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed in a clinical office with direct patient interaction. The role requires standing, walking, moving throughout the practice, assisting pediatric patients as needed, and occasionally lifting medical supplies or equipment.