Pediatric Registered Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate Nurse to deliver exceptional care to our pediatric patients. In this role, you will balance hands‑on clinical duties, precise documentation, and supportive leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for families.

• Assessment & Triage:
  Assess pediatric patients to identify actual and potential care needs; prioritize and assume immediate care for high‑risk/high‑acuity patients.
• Vital Signs & Metrics:
  Collect and document accurate medical info and vital signs; obtain patient weights strictly in kilograms; promptly relay out‑of‑range values to providers.
• Advanced Interventions:
  Perform IV insertions, fluid management, and administer IM, IV, SubQ, and nebulized medications using standard safe procedures.
• Clinical Assisting:
  Support providers with procedures including phlebotomy, specimen/lab collection, splinting, and strategic patient positioning.
• Medication Safety:
  Safely order, administer, count, and document medications utilizing the 5 Rights of Medication Administration (Patient, Drug, Dose, Route, Time).
• Medical Equipment:
  Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and nebulizers, securing proper paperwork and providing clear usage instructions to patients/parents.

• Flow Optimization:
  Actively monitor and facilitate smooth patient flow throughout the clinical area.
• Staff Mentorship:
  Serve as an accessible clinical resource to Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for patient care questions and concerns.
• Operational Accountability:
  Ensure all daily tasks, opening/closing duties, and checklists are fully completed.

• Chart Accuracy:
  Complete concise, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts while they are still in the department.
• Financial Integrity:
  Correctly associate proper charges and CPT codes to patient charts; practice strict cost containment for both the practice and the patient.
• Complaint Resolution:
  Promptly report all parent/patient complaints to the manager to ensure swift, appropriate action.

• Room Readiness:
  Ensure exam rooms are clean and sanitized prior to bringing any patient back.
• Equipment Care:
  Perform weekly maintenance on the autoclave; assist with clinical support tasks like laundry, lab tests, and supply forms.
• Shift Wrap-up:
  Maintain a tidy overall work environment, ensuring the staff lounge and work areas are clean and equipment is put away at the end of each shift.

• Patient Advocacy:
  Treat all patients and families with dignity, conveying absolute respect for patient rights.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Function as a supportive team member, promoting positive customer/peer relations and fostering a continuous learning environment.
• Engagement:
  Actively participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Licensure:
  Valid state license to practice nursing in the State of Virginia.
• Certification:
  Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience (Preferred):
  • One (1) year of nursing experience in pediatrics.
  • Prior Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience.