Practice Registered Nurse
: Job Details :

M-F- 8am-4pm /9am-5pm

• The Pediatric Ambulatory Subspecialty practice RN will provide support to the patients who are seeking care and treatment within our outpatient practice.
• This associate will provide coverage Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Hours may vary based on the needs of the practice.
• This CDCES certified or CDCES eligible RN will provide nursing care to our pediatric patients and support a variety of pediatric subspecialties including, but not limited to, allergy and immunology, adolescent medicine, cardiology, endocrinology and diabetes, gastroenterology, genetics, pulmonary, and rheumatology.
• As an integral part of the practice, the RN will facilitate the flow of practice as directed by clinical and administrative leadership.
• The RN will provide direct patient care within scope of practice; provide phlebotomy and Point of Care testing.
• The qualified candidate will be responsible for assessing patients, developing, and documenting discharge plans, administering medications/vaccines, and interventions within their scope.
• The RN will review, monitor, and order medications and supplies, as needed.
• This candidate will provide patient phone triage, patient/family education, referral coordination, and obtain prior authorizations for medications.
• Shared responsibilities associated with this position include high risk counseling, training, and management for pediatric patients with diabetes and their families.

Requirements:

• New York State license for Registered Professional Nurse and current registration of valid permit to practice in New York State as an RN.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of clinical experience, two of which must be in the specialty or related services.
• Pediatric experience.
• BLS and Infection Control training required.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval systems.
• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) certification (or eligibility).

Preferred:

• Experience in allergy and asthma services, including allergen skin testing, allergen immunotherapy, and spirometry.
• Experience providing care for pediatric and adolescents of transgender patients.
• Experience assisting physicians with IUD or Nexplanon insertions/removals.
• CDE certification.
• Training and experience with EPIC electronic medical record is preferred.
• Able to perform POC blood glucose checks.
• Able to administer insulin.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).