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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Supports the VFC (Vaccines for Children) program, which includes a yearly test and ongoing management for compliance.
• 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 (SPBM) 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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
• Two years’ experience as a RN, physician office experience preferred
• BSN preferred; ADN considered with agreement of completion of BSN in 3 years

Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

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