Registered Nurse - Office Pediatrics
Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview: Halifax Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Out Patient Pedicatric Care.Summary: The Office Nurse will work in this department and will provide direct patient care to pediatric patients aging from newborn to 21 years of age.Job Qualifications:- Currently licensed or eligible for RN licensure in State of Florida.
- Bachelor degree/diploma/associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Professional Rescuer CPR certification
- One year or more pediatric office, hospital, or clinic setting experience preferred
- Prior experience with phone triage and call response
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
- Personal professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
- Strong computer and applications skills to include MS Office
- Ability to provide competent clinical knowledge as evidenced by schooling and previous experience
- Ability to handle high volume of incoming phone calls appropriately and efficiently, effectively triaging whenever appropriate.
- Obtains accurate and pertinent information which is documented appropriately
- Accurately assesses and documents patient vital signs to include weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and pain levels
- Accurately compiles and records patient medical history and current issues / concerns list
- Utilizes appropriate measures to care for all patients
- Thoroughly triages patient situations via telephone and in person by obtaining necessary data and enacting appropriate follow up
- Injections of vaccines and medications and documentation of such to include intramuscular / subcutaneous / intradermal
- Blood collection by capillary stick
- Specimen handling and labeling
- Wound dressing and changing
- Assisting in suture/staple removal
- Completion of annual physical and immunization forms
- Performs CLIA waived diagnostic testing procedures in the office and documentation of such
- Cleans and prepares the exam room between patients
- Utilizes opportunities for patient and family education
- Assist providers with medical procedures as needed
- Follows Universal Precautions
- Responds appropriately in time of disaster
- Perform appropriately in medical emergent situations
- Prepare medication based on providers orders
- Recognizes and addresses safety hazards
- Perform QA processes and documentation
- Perform medication inventory
- Monitor / document refrigerator temperature log
- Monitor and request supplies as needed
- Oversee skills / duties of medical assistant staff
- Prepares record / referrals / ancillary testing procedures as needed
- Utilizes appropriate communication skills
- Communicates with patients in a manor appropriate to age and cognitive level
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Currently licensed or eligible for RN licensure in State of Florida.
- Bachelor degree/diploma/associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Professional Rescuer CPR certification
- One year or more pediatric office, hospital, or clinic setting experience preferred
- Prior experience with phone triage and call response
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
- Personal professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
- Strong computer and applications skills to include MS Office
- Ability to provide competent clinical knowledge as evidenced by schooling and previous experience
- Ability to handle high volume of incoming phone calls appropriately and efficiently, effectively triaging whenever appropriate.
- Obtains accurate and pertinent information which is documented appropriately
- Accurately assesses and documents patient vital signs to include weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and pain levels
- Accurately compiles and records patient medical history and current issues / concerns list
- Utilizes appropriate measures to care for all patients
- Thoroughly triages patient situations via telephone and in person by obtaining necessary data and enacting appropriate follow up
- Injections of vaccines and medications and documentation of such to include intramuscular / subcutaneous / intradermal
- Blood collection by capillary stick
- Specimen handling and labeling
- Wound dressing and changing
- Assisting in suture/staple removal
- Completion of annual physical and immunization forms
- Performs CLIA waived diagnostic testing procedures in the office and documentation of such
- Cleans and prepares the exam room between patients
- Utilizes opportunities for patient and family education
- Assist providers with medical procedures as needed
- Follows Universal Precautions
- Responds appropriately in time of disaster
- Perform appropriately in medical emergent situations
- Prepare medication based on providers orders
- Recognizes and addresses safety hazards
- Perform QA processes and documentation
- Perform medication inventory
- Monitor / document refrigerator temperature log
- Monitor and request supplies as needed
- Oversee skills / duties of medical assistant staff
- Prepares record / referrals / ancillary testing procedures as needed
- Utilizes appropriate communication skills
- Communicates with patients in a manor appropriate to age and cognitive level
About Us:Halifax HealthRecognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of healthcare services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, community hospital, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with four outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, primary care walk-in clinics, a walk-in clinic specializing in women’s health, two community clinics, three children’s medical practices, a home healthcare agency, and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Emergency Department, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born as early as 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.