About the role
The Pediatrics department at Medical Associates is looking for a compassionate LPN or RN that loves children, enjoys a fast-paced team environment, and has a robust work ethic! In this position, you would start as a float nurse for the department with the opportunity to become a primary nurse later on!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, working a variety of shifts between the hours of 7:30am - 7:00pm, for approximately 36 hours per week. There is also a Saturday rotation once every 4 weeks from 8:00am - 12:00pm. This is a full benefits eligible position!
Location: Medical Associates East and West Campus- flexibility required.
Benefits Package includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation. - 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing - Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year) - Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts - Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
What you'll be doing:
- Provide quality professional nursing care for clinic patients following license requirements, Clinic standards of practice and within the nursing scope of practice. Assist physician/mid-level providers and co-workers in coordinating and carrying out diverse patient care plans and services. - Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing and treatments. Review medical records and confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met. - Collaborate with health care team to perform nursing intervention according to plan of care. - Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education. - Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record. - Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings. - Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines. - Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements. - Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience - From three months to one year of similar or related experience. Prior pediatric experience preferred but not required.
Education - Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. LPN/RN licensure required.
Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields. BLS required biannually.
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