Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in Pediatrics to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Your energetic approach will support families through various medical needs, from routine assessments to complex treatments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional pediatric care in diverse settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young patients and their families while advancing your nursing expertise.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and assess vital signs in pediatric patients to determine their health status.
- Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinate and participate in diagnostic evaluations, including laboratory tests, imaging procedures like sonography or mammography, and specimen collection/processing.
- Manage acute pain and provide specialized care for children with complex medical conditions such as developmental disabilities or memory care needs.
- Assist with procedures like suturing, catheterization (including urinary and central lines), tube feeding, and ventilator management.
- Collaborate with physicians on treatment plans involving advanced therapies such as botulinum toxin treatment or ostomy care.
- Support families through discharge planning, health coaching, and education on medication administration or disease management.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure meticulous medical documentation for legal and quality assurance purposes.
- Participate in triage assessments in urgent care or emergency room settings to prioritize patient needs rapidly and effectively.
Experience
- Proven experience working with pediatric populations across various healthcare environments such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home care settings.
- Critical care experience in ICU or Level I Trauma Center settings is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for efficient documentation and patient management.
- Hands-on experience with advanced pediatric procedures including IV insertion, venipuncture, sterile processing, and airway management.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9) for accurate medical records documentation.
- Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs such as developmental delays or behavioral health conditions is a plus.
- Prior involvement in acute care scenarios including emergency medicine, trauma medicine, or neonatal intensive care (NICU/PICU).
- Strong understanding of physiology knowledge relevant to pediatrics along with proficiency in medical terminology and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering energetic, explicit pediatric nursing care that transforms young lives! We value your expertise and commitment to excellence—apply today to become part of a team dedicated to nurturing the health of our community’s children!
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
