Nurse, RN or LPN

Join the nursing team at Piedmont Pediatrics!
Piedmont Pediatrics is a closely owned, independent pediatric practice striving to provide personalized, comprehensive, and family-oriented care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and responsible RN or LPN for a full-time position in our busy office. We work together to provide excellent care to our patients and their families and value long-term relationships with our patients and our staff built on mutual trust and respect.
Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. Pay commensurate with experience.
Our office cares for patients from birth through the college years, is an established user of electronic medical records (EMR), and strives to foster a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere.
Our nurses typically work 4 days each week, totalling 36-40 hours. The practice is open seven days a week with Saturday and Sunday worked on a rotational basis, about one weekend every 5-6 weeks. We have offices in both Charlottesville and Crozet. Hourly differential is paid for weekend work.
Excellent benefits, competitive wages. Parking is free and adjacent to the office.
Please visit our website ( ) or our Facebook page to learn more about our practice.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare exam rooms for examination of patients. Keeping patient areas clean and well stocked.
• Performs initial assessment of patients, measure vital signs (e.g. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, respirations, weight and height) and records information in patient's chart.
• Participate in implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Prepare for and assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Update providers frequently on patient status and activity so those awaiting procedures are processed efficiently.
• Update all staff on the status of patient flow so the need for additional personnel can be assessed quickly and appropriate scheduling maintained to reduce patients' wait times.
• Assist the providers with retrieving messages, returning calls, and triaging calls.
• Maintain and organize all instruments, drugs, equipment and supplies.
• Prepare dressings, administer medication, and perform treatments, lab procedures and splints as directed by the provider.
• Prepare and administer vaccines, medications and nebulizer treatments as directed by the provider.
• Perform calibrations and other quality control tests on laboratory equipment.
• Ensure all lab tests are performed and results are charted according to protocol.
• Handle all emergency situations in collaboration with the providers.
• Distribute appropriate patient information sheets, lab forms, school forms, medication forms and x-ray slips to patients as requested by their providers.
• Promote a safe working environment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, and MOSH.
• Perform all lab opening/closing duties if assigned.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude under all circumstances.
• Attend all department meetings and daily huddles as well as special project trainings.
• Interpret and support mission statement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed RN or LPN in the state of Virginia
• 1-2 years medical office experience in pediatrics, preferred.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task and can pay close attention to detail is a must.
• Must have strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be flexible with rotating work schedule. Evening and weekend hours required.
• Must be available to work in all office locations if needed.

This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.