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ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for our pediatric practice located in Middletown, DE. Selected candidate will be the solo RN at the Whitehall location; they also provide phone triage support for our MAP 2 Pediatric Associates location. The Whitehall practice supports one to two providers and sees approximately 20-30 patients/day. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm; 1/2 day off is scheduled weekly; the selected day is based on practice coverage.
Job Responsibility
Supports the VFC program
Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric and adolescent patients
Participates in a relationship-based care approach to care delivery
Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition
Answers and responds to telephone messages under the direction of the provider
Assists providers in examinations or procedures, provides injections for vaccinations, blood pressure checks and obtains medication authorizations
Functions as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff to provide accurate communication
Collaborates with team members to provide a smooth, organized and efficient flow of patients
Responds to patient crises situations
Assures adequate coverage within unit when needed
Provides patient education and wellness counseling
Performs medication history
Supports the work of MA
Assists with staff education and evaluation of clinical competencies for new and existing employees (MA)
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are properly trained to support patient and provider
Performs chart audits or has designee assist with chart audits
Randomly shadows clinical support staff to ensure appropriate care is provided
Supports the site by acting as the liaison for JCAHO, POCT, Tracer monitor for Safe Practice Behavior Monitoring tools & JCAHO Tracers
Administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs, and performing routine treatments and procedures prescribed by the physician when needed
Keeps current with policies and procedures and participates in quality improvement activities
Participates in special projects
Requirements
A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing
RN license or eligible for licensure in the state Delaware