What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Pediatrics position at Pediatrics Northwest?
Pediatrics Northwest has an immediate opening for the following position: Team Nurse
Schedule: Full-time, 10-hour days, variable days per week. No nights, no weekends, and closed for major holidays.
Pay: $40.08 - $58.68 per hour, salary commensurate with experience.
Pay: $40.08 - $58.68 per hour, salary commensurate with experience.
We have two openings available:
One position will primarily be based out of the Gig Harbor and Baker (Tacoma) Clinic. The other position will be primarily based out of the Federal Way and Baker (Tacoma) Clinic. Both positions may require occasional travel to other clinic locations based on staffing needs, as determined by the Managers or Administrators.
Our Mission:
As one of Puget Sound’s leaders in pediatric care, we are dedicated to improving the health of children and families in our communities. We believe patients should expect compassionate, high-quality healthcare, and the latest medical innovations, regardless of financial, ethnic, religious, or social status. Our providers emphasize the importance of preventative health screenings and are committed to health education for each of our patients. We seek to further these goals through our partnerships and active participation in community activities that promote children’s health.
Position Summary:
This role is ideal for nurses who are looking for a rewarding position that focuses more on patient and family education and daily coordination of care, rather than direct patient care.
- Coordinate, evaluate, and delegate the delivery of patient care.
- Bridge the gap of care by accessing the patient's condition and recommend the best course of action via virtual nursing.
- Collect and assess data based on patient signs, symptoms, and history.
- Provide healthcare advice to patients and family members, utilizing the nursing process.
- Develop a plan of care using information from the patient, family, and/or provider.
- Complete required documentation to accurately reflect patient needs and interactions.
- Be familiar with and knowledgeable about disease processes common to pediatrics.
- Assist providers by assessing a patient’s needs and providing patient care, including, but not limited to administration of medications, catheterization, administration of allergy shots, collection of laboratory specimens, and administration of vaccines.
- Assess and evaluate psychosocial, environmental, and cultural factors that may impact patient care.
- Complete work assignments within established time frames, adapt to changes in or additions to work assignments, and reprioritize as necessary.
- Provide leadership and serve as a resource to other team members.
- Maintain up-to-date emergency training and respond promptly in the event of an emergency.
- Comply with annual health testing requirements.
- Complete mandatory training updates, memo/minutes updates and annual training updates.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.
- Travel to any/all clinics based on staffing needs as assigned by the Managers or Administrators.
Skills and background needed:
- Possess skills in grammar and spelling.
- Possess the ability to multi-task while providing excellent patient care and demonstrating professional communication.
- Demonstrate good judgment, utilize critical thinking skills, and prioritize job needs.
Education/certification requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current RN license in the state of Washington; current Health Care Provider level CPR certification; PALS certification preferred.
- Pediatrics experience required. Pediatrics clinical hours or pediatrics senior practicum/internship is acceptable.
Benefits:
- Health and Vision Insurance - Employee premium 100% covered by Peds NW
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Plans
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Profit Sharing
- 8 Paid Holidays per Year
- 3 weeks of PTO during first year of employment
Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen. Pediatrics Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pediatrics Northwest is adhering to Washington state regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals, and all employees are required to be vaccinated.
If you are interested, please apply directly on our website:
Pediatrics Northwest (recruitingbypaycor.com)
Salary : $40 - $59
