Pediatric Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse will provide competent, age-appropriate care by applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills in a fast-paced environment. The RN will ensure the safety and comfort of patients and their families according to this facility's professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Care: Conduct thorough assessments, identify patient needs, and create customized care plans. Continuously evaluate and adjust care based on patient and family feedback.


• Documentation & Communication: Accurately document care and treatments in a timely manner, ensuring detailed, clear records in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). Communicate effectively with team members to support collaborative care.


• Environment Management: Prepare patient rooms, maintain a clean and organized work area, and ensure that all equipment is appropriately sanitized and stored.


• Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer medications following the "5 Rights of Medication" (patient, drug, dose, route, and time), perform phlebotomy and IV insertions, and collect lab samples safely and efficiently.


• Patient Education & Support: Provide patients and families with education on treatment plans, medication, and equipment use, fostering a supportive care experience.


• Leadership & Team Support: Monitor patient flow, prioritize high-risk patients, and support Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) with questions and guidance. Assist other clinical staff as needed.


• Facility Operations: Participate in opening and closing procedures, manage inventory, and support weekly equipment maintenance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Must be physically present in the clinic for all duties, including patient care, CPR, and emergency procedures.


• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform moderate to heavy physical effort, and be adaptable to standing, walking, and assisting patients for extended periods.


• Must have sufficient sensory acuity (vision, hearing, touch) for patient assessment, equipment monitoring, and emergency response.


• Flexible with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as necessary to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems


• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills


• Compassionate and skilled in providing patient-centered care, especially in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program


• Licensure: Current valid state license to practice nursing in Virginia


• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required


• Experience: Minimum one year in pediatric nursing; experience in Emergency/Urgent Care is highly preferred

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 1p-9p

Friday: 1p-8p

Saturday and Sunday: 10a-8p

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Accident/Disability


• AD & D


• Critical Illness


• Hospital Indemnity


• Legal Resources

Join our dedicated team and be part of a welcoming environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care!