Pediatric Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Pediatrics (up to age 25)

Full time Mon-Fri (5×8, days)
Salary $70-105k based on experience
*all experience levels welcome to apply! 

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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join a dynamic Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine department serving patients from birth through age 25. This is a great opportunity for an RN who is passionate about working with young patients in a collaborative, team-based clinical environment. Although experience is preferred, recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients (birth–age 25) in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
• Triage patients in person and by phone to prioritize and coordinate care
• Administer medications and vaccinations per provider orders or standing orders; provide appropriate patient education
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, and procedures as needed
• Monitor and document patient status, including responses to medications and treatments
• Complete nurse visits in accordance with clinical protocols
• Perform Point of Care Testing per protocol
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain equipment to ensure a safe care environment
• Ensure proper collection, storage, and processing of biologic specimens
• Assist with clinical procedures in accordance with national patient safety standards
• Collaborate with providers on follow-up and treatment of infectious diseases
• Communicate public health information to regulatory bodies as required; maintain infectious disease records
• Ensure timely completion of quality control, infection control, and equipment maintenance logs
• Assist in maintaining adequate supplies of medications and vaccines

Health Coaching

• Educate and support patients and families on disease prevention, health status, medications, and care plans
• Assist patients in setting and tracking self-management goals
• Use data reports to identify and address gaps in care

Care Coordination

• Accurately and timely document all aspects of patient care
• Coordinate care with team members, other departments, and community agencies
• Facilitate home care orders and coordinate with home care agencies
• Schedule laboratory, diagnostic, and follow-up appointments
• Manage calls from patients, external providers, and pharmacies
• Follow up on diagnostic and laboratory results
• Serve as a resource for medical assistants on patient preparation and procedures
• Identify and communicate relevant social determinants of health to providers
• Assist with prior authorizations as needed

Professionalism

• Maintain required certifications and training including CPR, HIPAA, infection control, and others as assigned
• Adhere to infection control standards, universal precautions, OSHA, and CLIA requirements
• Communicate with patients in their preferred language, utilizing interpretive services as needed
• Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives
• Complete professional development requirements in a timely manner
• Perform all duties in accordance with organizational values, compliance standards, and policies

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QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Valid state RN licensure
• CPR certification at the healthcare provider level (or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Strong knowledge of nursing practice and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer systems

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in Pediatrics or Adolescent Medicine
• Experience working with socioeconomically diverse or multiethnic populations
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages a plus)

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