RN - M-F Days - Alabaster, AL

Children's of Alabama; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenvale Pediatrics Alabaster is seeking a full-time pediatric nurse to support physicians with the full scope of nursing duties. Responsibilities include administering immunizations, medications, and asthma care, assisting with traumas, wound care, and IV therapies.

The role requires RN licensure in Alabama (BLS). Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, day shift. Experience in pediatrics and office-based procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Alabama with BLS certification.
• ASN in Nursing or equivalent.
• Pediatric outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations, antibiotics, allergy shots and oral medications.
• Assist with traumas, clean and prepare wounds for treatment.
• Administer Nebulilzer treatments for asthma patients.
• Perform catheterizations and IV therapy.
• Perform x-rays and file x-rays as ordered by physician.
• Triage patient calls to determine if they need to be seen or medications can be prescribed.
• Call in prescriptions and make referrals to health plans as needed.
• Order supplies and medications.
• Provide patient education on asthma and diabetes.

Skills

Immunizations

IV therapy

Wound care

Pediatric care

Triage calls

Education

ASN Nursing

Tools

X-ray equipment

Hearing/vision tests equipment

Medical office systems

Job description

Greenvale Pediatrics Alabaster

Work schedule will be Full-time, Days, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Summary:

Responsible to the physicians for the full scope of nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations, antibiotics, allergy shots and oral medications.
• Assist with traumas, clean and prepare wounds for treatment.
• Administer Nebulilzer treatments for asthma patients.
• Perform catheterizations and IV therapy.
• Perform x-rays, file x-rays and perform selective lab work when ordered by physician.
• Perform audio, visual tests and tympanograms when needed.
• Triage patient calls to determine if they need to be seen or can medication be prescribed, based on doctor's approval.
• Fill out forms needed by patients for daycare, schools, college, WIC forms, etc.
• Transfer information to charts, during patient calls, phone reports, and inform the physician of report.
• Call in prescriptions for patients that have called in for advice and medication.
• Make appointments for patients to receive lab work, x-rays, and to other doctors and or specialists, outside of our practice. After appointments are made, determine whether a referral is needed. If so, forward chart to the insurance department.
• Assist doctor's assistants when necessary to prepare patient for the physician's examination.
• Make referrals and precertifications to all Health Plans.
• Assist with patient education, i.e., Asthma and Diabetes.
• Order supplies and medications.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other information:
Knowledge of specific office machines, x-ray machines, hearing and vision lab test, and fax/copier machine.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days