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RN- Pediatrics

Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: * Perform age-appropriate health, social, and developmental assessments using appropriate tools and methodology under the guidance of the physician. * Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history and physical assessment data into an age/development appropriate plan of care and teaching that includes the role of family/caregiver. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. * Implements, evaluates and modifies care/teaching plans as needed in collaboration with the patient and parents/family. * Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. * Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. * Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. * Performs injections, blood draws, and other assignments as requested. * Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. * Maintains patient confidentiality. * Other duties as directed or assigned. Qualifications Qualifications EDUCATION: RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year professional nursing experience, pediatric and/or family practice clinic or urgent care preferred. REQUIREMENTS: Current state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate. Current Basic Life Support training certificate. Performance Requirements: * Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures. * Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information. * Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. * Skill and knowledge in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. * Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination. * Skill in verbal and written communication. * Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response calmly and effectively. * Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone. * Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence. * Ability to maintain quality control standards. Equipment Operated: Standard nursing equipment and supplies including thermometer and syringes. May involve use of assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, ventilators, pulse oximetry units, and oxygen tanks. May require use of computer. Work Environment: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Mental/Physical Requirements: Combination of office and exam settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

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