Pediatric Registered Nurse

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at MedNorth Health Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centered care in a dynamic clinical environment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, skilled, and experienced in pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment either on the phone or face to face to determine emergency treatment, appropriate appointment scheduling, etc.
• Initiate emergency treatment if necessary.
• Manage clinical care and clinical support services for patients presenting to the clinic either in person or via telephone.
• Communicate with the proper clinical team regarding patient care needs.
• Evaluate patients using criteria such as type of injury or illness, severity, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Assist the Chief Medical Officer and Quality Director in developing quality improvement programs and monitoring project outcomes.
• Represent the organization as a liaison to state-related health care organizations.
• Implement and document state/federal funding programs like Title X, Women’s Cancer Screening, etc.
• Participate in departmental strategic operational planning including staffing and fiscal management.
• Support training and development of MA’s or RN’s.
• Respond to codes and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and restock as needed.
• Complete annual required training hours as mandated by MNHC policy.
• Report all staff safety issues to the Director of Nursing as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in the State of North Carolina.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Three years of experience working in a healthcare facility.
• Five years’ experience in healthcare facility, especially in FQHC/CHC or similar organizations.
• Bilingual preferred.