Registered Nurse (Full-time) Springfield,VA

Job Opportunity At PM Pediatrics

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Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Registered Nurse role is an opportunity for a pediatric nurse to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician's direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
• Obtaining medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritizing patient care
• Performing procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administering medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assisting the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice
• Remaining knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology
• Being an integral part of the patient care team and assisting with patient care within the scope of practice
• Performing monthly quality control checks in the office
• Assisting in performing quality control testing in the lab
• Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process
• Keeping exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintaining instruments, and preparing sterilization tools and equipment as required
• Practicing standard safety practices and precautions
• Helping patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifying physician
• Establishing effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
• Maintaining operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Updating knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhancing health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assisting patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
• Assisting physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (Arrival to Room, Arrival to Medication Administration, Disposition to Discharge, Discharge Length of Stay)

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred
• Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state you reside
• Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (not limited to IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
• Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic's processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
• Possess the following qualifications: Energetic, Highly Motivated, Customer Service Focus, Positive Attitude, Confidentiality, Teamwork, and Professionalism

Compensation:

$27 - $36/hour

The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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