Pediatric Registered Nurse

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Assessing patients and identifying actual and potential patient care needs. Evaluating the patient/family response to the treatment and modifying care accordingly. Completing accurate, concise documentation in the patient's chart in a timely manner while patient is in the department. Conveying respect of patient's rights and treating all patients with dignity. Practicing and promoting positive customer/peer relations while fostering a learning work environment. Practicing cost containment for the practice and patient. Functioning as a supportive team member. Obtaining accurate weight of patients in kilograms and documenting in the chart appropriately. Collecting and documenting patient vital signs, as well as pertinent medical information, and promptly relaying out-of-range values to the provider. Assisting the providers with patient care and performing procedures as ordered (i.e. - Phlebotomy, specimen collection, splints, patient positioning for procedures) Administering, ordering, and documenting medications and appropriately using the 5 rights of medication (patient, drug, dose, route, and time) Obtaining lab samples using safe standard procedures and accurately documenting completion of procedure. Performing IV insertions, fluid management, administer IM, IV, SubQ, and nebulized medications using safe standard procedures and accurately documenting completion and charges for procedures. Maintaining a clean work environment (i.e. ensuring that the work area and staff lounge are tidy and all equipment and utensils are put away at the end of each shift). Participating and attending mandatory meetings and training sessions. Reporting all parent/patient complaints to the manager in a timely manner to allow for appropriate actions to be taken. Assisting in the duties required to properly open and close the building. Counting and documenting medication counts. Performing weekly maintenance on autoclave. Dispensing durable medical equipment (DME), obtaining appropriate paperwork, and documenting accordingly. Dispensing nebulizers after obtaining proper paperwork and instructing patients/parents on proper use. Associating correct charges and CPT codes to the patients chart. Assisting and supporting other clinical staff when needed (i.e. laundry, lab tests, supply forms). LEADERSHIP: Monitor and facilitate patient flow through the clinical area. Identify and assume care of high risk/high acuity patients. Serve as a resource to PCTs for patient care questions and concerns. Ensure daily tasks and checklists are completed. Required Education/Experience: Graduate from an approved nursing program Valid state license to practice nursing in the state of Virginia Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) One year nursing experience in pediatrics (preferred) Emergency/Urgent Care experience (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr