Pediatric Nurse (Floor and Phones) Full Time Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

Pediatric Nurse (Floor and Phones) Full Time

NEEDHAM PEDIATRICS

Needham Heights, MA Job Details Full-time $34 – $40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Nursing RN License BLS Certification Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Patient care Pediatrics Phone triage 1 year Associate’s degree Communication skills Hospital experience Nursing Office experience Immunizations Full Job Description Full Time – 4 days/week with rotating Weekends and Holidays Needham Pediatrics is looking for a caring, dedicated pediatric nurse to be responsible for the medical and health care of children from birth to late teens. This position would include working as both a floor nurse and phone triage nurse on a rotating basis. The pediatric nurse will discuss a child’s symptoms and medical history, provide initial care, administer prescribed medication, and monitor the patient’s progress. The pediatric nurse will also provide support to families and work with them to address their concerns, fears, problems, and options. To be a successful pediatric nurse, you should be kind, compassionate, and caring towards children and families. You should have a broad knowledge of general pediatric nursing care and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Floor Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides care for a pediatric patient population that includes birth through 20 years of age Collaborate and coordinate with other healthcare team members to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise each child’s plan of care Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and procedures Initiates and participates in patient/family education and serves as a facilitator of family-focused care Performs administrative duties, such as filling in school and camp forms, as needed Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner on the appropriate forms and EHR Engages in various educational and professional development trainings to enhance their ability to provide effective, efficient, and quality care Possess strong verbal communication skills with both patients/families and other healthcare team members Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to build trusting relationships with patients/families

Phone Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides care for a pediatric patient population that includes birth through 20 years of age Collaborate and coordinate with other healthcare team members to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise each child’s plan of care Initiates and participates in patient/family education and serves as a facilitator of family-focused care Performs administrative duties, such as filling in school and camp forms, as needed Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner on the appropriate forms and EHR Possess strong verbal communication skills with both patients/families and other healthcare team members Possess strong have good interpersonal skills and be able to build trusting relationships with patients/families Possess strong technology skills and be comfortable using and documenting in an HER Possess strong triage skills to provide the patient with the most appropriate level of care Provide high-quality and efficient nursing care to patients and families that call the practice Collect and analyze pertinent data and assess the patient’s needs Under provider direction, notify patients and families of diagnostic test results Recognize urgent and emergent situations and respond calmly and professionally in stressful situations

Education:

Completion of an accredited nursing program A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing Possesses a Massachusetts’s state nursing license

Preferred:

1+ year hospital experience and/or 1+ year pediatrician’s office experience 1+ year Prior phone triage experience

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$34.00 – $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Primary Care Physical Setting:

Outpatient Supplemental Pay:

Differential pay Overtime pay

Experience:

Phone triage: 1 year (Required)

Nursing:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Needham Heights, MA 02494 (Required)

Work Location:

In person