RN

Pediatrics Northwest; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Plans

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

PTO 3 weeks

EAP Services

Job summary

Pediatrics Northwest in Tacoma, Federal Way, and Gig Harbor is seeking a dedicated RN to coordinate and educate patients and families across multiple clinics. Travel to locations as needed, with a 40-hour week on 10-hour shifts; no nights, no weekends, and major holidays closed.

The role emphasizes education, care coordination, and collaboration with providers to ensure high-quality pediatric care and family support.

Qualifications

• RN license in Washington state is required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• CPR certification required; PALS preferred.
• Pediatrics experience preferred or pediatrics practicum/internship accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, evaluate, and delegate delivery of patient care.
• Bridge gaps in care via virtual nursing and action recommendations.
• Collect and assess data from patient signs, symptoms, and history.
• Provide healthcare advice using the nursing process to patients and families.
• Develop care plans with patient, family, and provider input.
• Complete documentation to reflect patient needs and interactions.
• Assist providers with patient needs (meds, vaccines, labs, procedures).
• Travel to multiple clinics as staffing requires.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (WA)

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

CPR certification

PALS certification preferred

Job description

Location:Tacoma, Federal Way, and Gig Harbor. Occasional travel to all clinic locations as needed.

Schedule:Full-time; 40 hours per week, 10-hour shifts, variable days per week. No nights, no weekends, and closed for major holidays.

Pay:$42.08 - $62.25 per hour (based on experience)

Join Our Team at Pediatrics Northwest!

As one of Puget Sound’s leaders in pediatric care, we are dedicated to improving the health of children and families in our communities. We believe patients should expect compassionate, high-quality healthcare, and the latest medical innovations, regardless of financial, ethnic, religious, or social status. Our providers emphasize the importance of preventative health screenings and are committed to health education for each of our patients. We seek to further these goals through our partnerships and active participation in community activities that promote children’s health.

Position Summary:

This role is ideal for nurses who are looking for a rewarding position that focuses more on patient and family education and daily coordination of care.

• Coordinate, evaluate, and delegate the delivery of patient care.
• Bridge the gap of care by accessing the patient's condition and recommend the best course of action via virtual nursing.
• Collect and assess data based on patient signs, symptoms, and history.
• Provide healthcare advice to patients and family members, utilizing the nursing process.
• Develop a plan of care using information from the patient, family, and/or provider.
• Complete required documentation to accurately reflect patient needs and interactions.
• Be familiar with and knowledgeable about disease processes common to pediatrics.
• Assist providers by assessing a patient’s needs and providing patient care, including, but not limited to administration of medications, catheterization, administration of allergy shots, collection of laboratory specimens, and administration of vaccines.
• Assess and evaluate psychosocial, environmental, and cultural factors that may impact patient care.
• Complete work assignments within established time frames, adapt to changes in or additions to work assignments, and reprioritize as necessary.
• Provide leadership and serve as a resource to other team members.
• Maintain up-to-date emergency training and respond promptly in the event of an emergency.
• Comply with annual health testing requirements.
• Complete mandatory training updates, memo/minutes updates and annual training updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.
• Travel to any/all clinics based on staffing needs as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.

Skills and background needed:

• Possess skills in grammar and spelling.
• Possess the ability to multi-task while providing excellent patient care and demonstrating professional communication.
• Demonstrate good judgment, utilize critical thinking skills, and prioritize job needs.

Education/certification requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of Washington; current Health Care Provider level CPR certification; PALS certification preferred.
• Pediatrics experience preferred. Pediatrics clinical hours or pediatrics senior practicum/internship is acceptable.
• 100% Employer-Covered Health and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Profit Sharing
• 3 weeks of PTO during first year of employment
• EAP Services

Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen. Pediatrics Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pediatrics Northwest is adhering to Washington state regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals, and all employees are required to be vaccinated.