Penfield Pediatrics, LLC has a full time 32 or 40 hour per week hard-working, dedicated, enthusiastic RN or LPN to become part of our outstanding team. Ideal applicant will be self-motivated, flexible, communicative and work well individually, as part of a team, be receptive to feedback and adapt easily to change. Dependability is paramount. Applicants should have experience in pediatric care and be comfortable working and communicating with children of all ages and abilities.
All employees are required to be up-to-date with COVID vaccination per CDC guidelines.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and broadly assess illness condition and severity.
Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using electronic health record. We use Medent.
*E ducation: LPN or RN.Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience:Minimum three years of professional pediatric nursing experience.
Other Requirements:Current New York State nurse license. Current CPR certificate.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of nursing processes, understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
Knowledge of wellness and common childhood illness, growth and development, child behavior and psychosocial factors.
Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information and patient privacy.
