RN

Job Title: RN Location: West Park Pediatrics, 804 West Park Ave, Ocean, NJ 07712 Department: West Park Pediatrics Req #: 0000248868 Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $42.22 - $51.14 per hour Job Overview RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a full-time Pediatric Nurse for a busy pediatric practice office in Ocean, NJ. The Registered Nurse assists the physician practice manager and nurse practitioner in various aspects of medical treatment and testing in accordance with their practice act. The RN maintains exam rooms and equipment and keeps an orderly flow of patients to be seen by the physicians. Functions include being part of the patient care team in efforts to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. Qualifications New Jersey RN License BLS Certification approved by AHA Minimum 1 year of RN experience Must have pediatric experience EMR experience required Must be willing to travel between all three locations as needed BA/BS/BSN degree (Preferred) Bilingual a plus (Preferred) Epic experience preferred (Preferred) Certifications and Licenses Required New Jersey RN License BLS Certification approved by AHA Scheduling Requirements Day Shift, Full-time Sat (8am-1pm), Sun (8am-2pm), Mon-Wed (9:00am-6:30pm) Essential Functions Administers immunizations, and injections as directed by physician. Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients and in all special procedures including minor surgery as required. Assists the physician with patients including preparing patients and the examination rooms, taking initial medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, making lab and x‑ray appointments, and explaining the preparations to the patients and documenting same. Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards. Handles all prescription refills and call‑ins to pharmacies and patients. Maintains and keeps examination rooms and treatment areas clean, including washing and drying instruments used, and prepares sterilization as required. Keeps examination rooms properly stocked with supplies. Maintains lab log book and record of OSHA related logs. Maintains medical inventories according to established par levels; orders supplies, checks deliveries for accuracy; reconciles discrepancies; reviews bills for accuracy; submits bills to Practice Manager or Assistant Office Manager. Other duties may consist of notifying patients of lab results, administering injectable medications prescribed by the physician; in‑house lab work and specimen preparations for microscope. Performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures, i.e. venipunctures, urinalysis, glucose and hemoglobin assessments and preparation of lab specimens and forwards to appropriate lab for processing. Provides general nursing care to patients. Handles medical problems, treatments and diagnoses, and follows medical directions given by the physician. Provides scheduling or general problem issues to Practice Manager and operational issues to the Director of Operations. Receives and handles phone calls as directed by physician. Removes lab reports from printer and attaches to chart for MD to review. Removes sutures, cleans wounds and applies dressings as directed by physician. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of physician orders. Responsible for medical education needs of patients. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications stored in the office. Periodically checks expiration dates on in‑house medications and immunizations. Reviews scheduled patient’s charts for all documents, obtain documents if absent. Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Short & Long‑Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr