Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse; RN​/LVN - Per Diem-Cedar Park, TX

Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse (RN/LVN) - Per Diem - Cedar Park, TX

6 days ago
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It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing. We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. This role is an opportunity for a pediatric nurse to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. The position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Part Time = 24 hours/week – Benefits Eligible! Must have weekday and weekend availability; the office is open 7 days a week.

• Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
• Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, intake, and prioritize patient care
• Perform procedures (venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary straight cath), administer medications (oral, rectal, IM, and IV), and assist the physician with total patient care within scope of practice
• Maintain knowledge in pediatric pharmacology
• Be an integral part of the patient care team, assisting with patient care within scope of practice
• Perform monthly quality control checks in the office
• Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab
• Assist the physician with patient care, positioning, and comfort during x‑ray procedures
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization tools and equipment as required
• Practice standard safety practices and precautions
• Respond to emergencies and promptly notify the physician when patients are in distress
• Establish effective rapport with clients, families, other employees, and physicians
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to management
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Update knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhance health care practice reputation by owning new and challenging requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assist patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed
• Assist the physician with a focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow and throughput (arrival to room, arrival to medication administration, disposition to discharge, discharge length of stay)

• Pediatric experience is required;
  Pediatric ER, Pediatric hospital unit, or Pediatrics Urgent Care experience preferred
• Active state nursing license or active compact state licensure from the state of residence
• Prior experience and competency with nursing procedures (including IV placement, urinary straight catheterization, and medication administration)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended
• Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic’s processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
• Possess the following qualifications: energetic, highly motivated, customer service focused, positive attitude, confidentiality, teamwork, and professionalism

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.