Registered Nurse - Leesburg, United States - Quadrant

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    Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

    Leesburg, VA

    MUST:
    Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
    2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
    2+ years of experience working in a physician's medical practice
    2+ years of experience with vaccines/ injections and phlebotomy
    Experience working in pediatrics strongly preferred
    bility to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
    Familiarity with safety and sanitation standards and procedures
    Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
    Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
    Good knowledge of MS Office and EMR ECW experience
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Compassionate and able to handle stress
    ctive VA license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse


    DUTIES:
    Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant
    ssist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
    Daily chart documentation of medical histories and symptoms
    Knowledge of taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.)
    dminister medicines, treatments, and vaccinations
    Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
    Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
    Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients chart
    Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
    Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
    Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
    Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
    Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants
    Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
    ll other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

    *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.