What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at ffpmanagement?
Families First Pediatrics is seeking a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team! If you are passionate about healthcare and providing excellent patient care, we want to hear from you. This is a part-time position working at our West Jordan location.
Position: Registered Nurse
Location: Stansbury Park
Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Thursdays and Fridays (2-3 days per week, with the third day to be determined based on clinic needs)
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse I (Triage RN) provides clinical assessment and triage support in an outpatient pediatric setting. This role focuses on same-day symptom evaluation, determining appropriate level of care, and providing evidence-based patient guidance to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Triage & Patient Communication
- Manage nurse triage calls and portal messages using pediatric protocols.
- Assess symptoms and determine urgency of care.
- Provide home care guidance and education.
- Escalate emergent concerns to providers immediately.
- Document all triage encounters accurately in the EHR.
- Review and process prescription refill requests within scope, escalating to providers as appropriate.
- Review incoming lab results for clinical urgency and route appropriately to providers.
Clinical Support
- Support providers with urgent patient needs.
- Communicate lab results and treatment plans as directed.
- Assist with in-clinic triage assessments when necessary.
- Perform blood draws and specimen collection following best practices and scope of practice.
- Administer intravenous fluids and medications within scope of practice and provider orders.
- Monitor patients during and after IV therapy and document response in the EHR.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with Clinic Managers, Care Coordinators, and MAs.
- Communicate patient safety concerns promptly.
- Support onboarding of new clinical staff when needed.
Patient Education
- Provide education regarding medications, red flag symptoms, and follow-up care.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted RN license in Utah.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- CPR/BLS required.
- Strong assessment and communication skills.
Work Environment
- Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
- Fast-paced environment with frequent patient interaction.
- Exposure to bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and medical supplies.
- Occasional travel to other clinics for coverage, training, or support.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged sitting and computer use.
- Ability to stand and walk as needed.
- Manual dexterity for documentation and clinical support.