Pediatric Clinic RN

Job Overview

We are a seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for a Pediatric Ambulatory/Outpatient Clinic assignment in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Candidates must have previous ambulatory pediatric clinic experience and be fluent in both English and Spanish. Applicants should have strong pediatric nursing skills, including experience with CLIA-waived testing, pediatric vaccinations, and blood draws.

Important: This position specifically requires outpatient/ambulatory pediatric clinic experience. General pediatric inpatient experience alone may not meet the facility's requirements.

Duties

• Perform detailed pediatric patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Administer medications and injections accurately following aseptic techniques and physician orders, including immunizations and specialty treatments such as botulinum toxin therapy.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures like laboratory specimen collection, phlebotomy, and imaging support such as ultrasound or sonography when necessary.
• Manage patient care activities including IV infusions, catheter care, tube feeding, ventilator management, and wound suturing in accordance with best practices.
• Coordinate with physicians and specialists for procedures like cardiac catheterization or neonatal resuscitation procedures while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and medical documentation standards.
• Educate families on health management strategies tailored for children with developmental disabilities or chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) using platforms like Epic or Cerner; ensure all documentation is thorough and compliant with NCQA standards.
• Support triage processes by assessing urgent needs in the clinic or urgent care setting, prioritizing cases based on severity of symptoms such as acute pain or infectious disease concerns.
• Follow infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination during procedures like sterile processing or aseptic technique applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans for pediatric patients transitioning from hospital to home or long-term care facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of pediatric clinic/ambulatory nursing experience.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Experience with CLIA-waived testing.
• Experience administering pediatric vaccines.
• Experience performing blood draws.
• Current flu vaccination is mandatory; exemptions are not accepted.

Important Assignment Requirements

• Traveler radius rule: The candidate's permanent address must be at least 75 miles from the facility.
• CAPS registration: Required and should be initiated as soon as possible. Registration may take up to two weeks.
• Flu vaccination: Required for all travelers from October 1 through April 1, with no exemptions.

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,600.00 per week

Experience:

• pediatric clinic/ambulatory nursing: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish is mandatory (Required)

License/Certification:

• CO RN License (Required)
• AHA BLS (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,200 - $2,600