RN - Pediatric Clinic

Pride Health; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) to support a busy pediatric practice in Somerville, MA. The role focuses on direct patient care, immunizations, telephone triage, and collaboration with providers to deliver excellent pediatric care.

The ideal candidate will have strong pediatric nursing skills, excellent communication, and a passion for educating families about vaccines and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license is required.
• Experience administering vaccines/immunizations preferred.
• Strong telephone triage and patient assessment skills desired.
• Excellent communication with patients and families essential.
• Ability to work with pediatric patients and families in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Administer pediatric vaccines per physician orders and schedules.
• Assess patients prior to immunization and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families on vaccines, schedules, side effects, and preventive care.
• Perform telephone triage for pediatric patients and provide appropriate guidance.
• Document all interactions, triage notes, vaccinations, and communications in the EMR.

Skills

RN license

Vaccinations

Telephone triage

Interpersonal skills

Pediatric care

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) to support a busy pediatric practice. This role focuses on providing direct patient care, administering immunizations, conducting telephone triage, and collaborating with providers to deliver exceptional care to pediatric patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have strong pediatric nursing skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for patient and family education.

Schedule & Work Details

• Department: Pediatrics
• Location: Somerville, MA
• Schedule: Flexible, up to 40 hours per week
• Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00/6:15 PM
• Shift Options: Flexible 6-hour, 8-hour, 10-hour, or other shift lengths based on department needs
• Additional Opportunities: Potential weekend shifts in Pediatric Urgent Care (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Travel Requirement: None
• Multiple Locations During Shift: No
• Patient Home Visits: No
• Interview Process: Phone and/or virtual interview
• Dress Code: Professional attire
• Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Administer pediatric immunizations in accordance with physician orders, vaccination schedules, and organizational protocols.
• Assess patients prior to immunization administration and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding vaccines, immunization schedules, side effects, and preventive healthcare.
• Perform telephone triage for pediatric patients and families, assessing symptoms, determining urgency, and providing appropriate guidance.
• Document all patient interactions, triage assessments, vaccinations, and clinical communications accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
• Respond to parent and caregiver inquiries regarding illnesses, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with pediatricians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and support staff to coordinate patient care.
• Support routine pediatric visits, wellness exams, and other clinical services as needed.
• Assist with patient assessments, vital signs, screenings, and nursing interventions within scope of practice.
• Educate families regarding health promotion, disease prevention, medication administration, and age-appropriate care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of pediatric nursing best practices and immunization guidelines.
• May support Pediatric Urgent Care operations and seasonal flu clinic initiatives based on departmental needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience administering vaccinations and immunizations.
• Strong telephone triage and patient assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with pediatric patients and their families.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a pediatric clinic, physician practice, or ambulatory care setting.
• Experience with pediatric telephone triage.
• Strong immunization administration experience.
• Ability to educate and reassure children and families effectively.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to scheduling and departmental needs.

Benefits

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.