Pediatric Office RN

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Job Status: Full-time/Part-time

Job Description

Join our team at Baer Pediatrics! We are a friendly, patient-focused private pediatric practice looking for a compassionate, dependable nurse who enjoys working with children and families. We value teamwork, excellent patient care, and creating a welcoming environment for our patients and staff.

Overview

At Baer Pediatrics, our team of doctors and nurses have worked together for over 35 years to define quality care for children from birth through college.

Our commitment to teaching medical students and pediatric residents keeps us current in the ever–changing world of pediatric medicine.

We strongly believe in and support the comfort of our small–practice setting, in combination with the advancements in technology available through our medical center location.

Role Purpose:

Provides the highest level of service and quality care to patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

· Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs in the office and over the phone.

· Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

· The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

· Check-in child patients, evaluating their symptoms, talk about concerns and check vital signs.

· Administer medications, draw blood, give shots and immunizations, perform visual exams.

· Create a treatment plan and coordinate follow-up medical care.

· Educate family members on treatment options.

Skills:

Baer Pediatric Nurses are not only highly skilled in nursing, but also in working specifically with infants, toddlers, children and teenagers. Our nurses must have prerequisite skills and qualifications that include:

· Effective Communication: Written and verbal communication skills are crucial. Baer Nurses must read and create written forms for updating the medical team on the needs of patients. They use clear and caring verbal communication skills in talking to parents and to understand the symptoms of the children.

· Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal skills are crucial, as Baer Nurses will often work with families during a stressful time. They must be able to form trusting relationships with patients and their families showing compassion and kindness.

· Technology: Advances in medical technology require Pediatric Nurses operate medical equipment and interpret results. Nurses must also use computers to retrieve patient information, update records or fill prescriptions.

· Problem-solving: Parents will often bring their child to a Pediatric Nurse, who works with other healthcare professionals to evaluate the child’s symptoms and create a treatment plan. Highly developed problem-solving skills are crucial in this process.

· Service orientated: Have the ability and desire to anticipate and recognize patient, parent and fellow teammates needs often before they are articulated. Be positive, have an encouraging attitude to help children feel comfortable even when dealing with serious medical and health issues.

· Work effectively in a fast-paced environment: Have the skillset to juggle multiple responsibilities and tasks at once and be prepared to take on something new with only a moment's notice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3 years Nursing experience

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Location: In person