About This Role
This full-time registered nurse position is with a thriving pediatric primary care practice, joining a stellar team. The role involves demonstrating proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributing to nursing assessment, and developing medical assistants.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional care to assigned pediatric patients adhering to policies and procedures
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment, as necessary
- Obtain and document history from patients and/or caretakers that is comprehensive of present condition and prior concerns
- Perform basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more specific investigations as needed
- Train in the triage department according to established procedures
- Administer medications and vaccines according to the appropriate schedule
- Identify abnormal diagnostic data and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan
- Use assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of the workday that communicates enough information for incoming staff to adequately care for the patient
- Review and develop care plans for assigned patients
- Proactively pursue learning opportunities, as applicable, to stay current in the healthcare industry
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN License Required
- 2 years of recent experience as an RN preferably in a pediatric or triage setting
- Excellent verbal, written, and people skills
- Strong organization, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced environment
Nice to have:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- BLS Certification
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Important Details
- Schedule: 4 days per week (32 hours per week), plus one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday 8am – 12pm)
- Work locations: pediatric office within Newton Wellesley Hospital or office in Newton Corner
About the Company
Pediatrics at Newton Wellesley is a pediatric primary care practice with two offices.
