Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse (RN/LPN) - Full-Time (Selden, NY)

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Summary

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.

Description

Experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in pediatrics, critical care or emergency experience is required, with availability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and on call as part of the schedule rotation.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care
Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within the scope of practice
Remaining knowledgeable in pediatric pharmacology
Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice
Perform monthly quality control checks in the office
Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
Ability to assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during the x-ray process
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required
Practice standard safety practices and precautions
Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies and promptly notifies physician
Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Updates knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Enhances 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
Assist 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:

$38 - $50/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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Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively. Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members. Patient Evaluation and Care Knowledge of disorders and injuries of patients and the ability to perform an evaluation and follow and contribute to a treatment plan/plan of care in partnership with the care team. Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Reinforcement Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs. The LPN is responsible for providing follow up education to patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery. Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications as allowed by the licensed practical nurse scope of practice defined by the state of practice Nurse Practice Acts Discharge Planning Knowledge of the patient's post-discharge needs and the ability to partner with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in reinforcing a discharge plan and arranging for follow-up care. Evaluation and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient observation, evaluation and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions according to available drugs, facilities and techniques as allowed by the licensed practical nurse scope of practice defined by the state of practice Nurse Practice Acts Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form. BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Salary Range $27.58 to $39.30 Hourly The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.) Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address 18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here