What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Pediatrics In Brevard P A?
Pediatrics in Brevard is hiring! Do you love kids? Is your passion in nursing to work with children? We want to hear from you! We offer medical, dental, vision and other ancillary insurance. Our 401k starts after 30 days and we offer 16 days of PTO in your first year.
FLSA Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt
Summary/Objective:
The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) in pediatrics partners with and compliments the physician or nurse practitioner. The RN will assess patients’ conditions, record medical histories and symptoms and working under the guidance of the physician or nurse practitioner. The RN will provide initial care, identify changes in children’s symptoms and intervene when necessary.
Description of Duties:
Obtains a history of the presenting health issue(s). o Performs a comprehensive and focused health assessment that includes health history and complete physical evaluation; considers the patient’s psychosocial, emotional, ethnic, cultural and spiritual dimensions of health, including his or her understanding of their health/illness experience and how their daily life is affected.- Administer medications, draw blood, and give childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines
- Monitor temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keep accurate records
- Evaluate children for signs and symptoms of abuse
- Deal with the anxieties and demands of parents and help families deal with their child’s illness or injury
- Remain up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations, drug therapies, equipment and treatment procedures
This is not an exhaustive list and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proven work experience as a Pediatric Nurse or similar role- A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing
- Experience in clinical work as a pediatric nurse
- Good communication skills
- Emotional and mental strength, dedication and self-motivation
- Empathy and the ability to relate to children
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Pediatric Nurse
- Ability to elicit information needed to make brief evaluation.
Ability to work closely with physicians and other clinicians as needed.
Education and experience:
RN degree; BSN or MSN degree preferred.- Minimum five (2) years of experience as RN
- Current state RN license
- Current BLS certificate
Physical/Mental demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. This is a mostly sedentary position, hand/arm injury possible from repetitive movements. Stress generated if high volume of calls and emergencies.
Work Environment
The environment is an office setting, well lit, with good air quality.
Pediatrics in Brevard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
