Pediatrics Nurse (RN)

A health services organization on Long Island is currently seeking a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) for a great opportunity with their Pediatrics team in Suffolk County.

Responsibilities:

The Pediatrics Nurse (RN) will:

• Provide clinical supervision to the Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Medical Assistants (MAs) on the Care Team
• Assist with applicant screening, selection, training, providing feedback for performance evaluations, and providing information related to employee discipline and termination of staff
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and per orders
• Plan, articulate, and coordinate care and interventions
• Review patient charts for missing labs, reports, and/or open orders and reviews as part of care team huddles
• Prepare equipment and aid the Physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients
• Verify chief complaint and take vital signs as requested
• Review the Electronic Health Record (EHR) active medication list with patients
• Coordinate outpatient work-up and or treatment plans when patient situation requires it
• Contact patients with test results and provide recommendations on cases per Physician determination and/or standards of care
• Triage urgent same day or double booked appointment requests
• Document progress notes in electronic health record within 24 hours
• Manage in-basket requests and responds to all requests in a timely manner
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Nursing experience in an Ambulatory and/or Hospital setting
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification
• Experience working with the Pediatric population
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to Infection Control, Environmental Safety, and Patient Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Medical Chart Reporting
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Nursing