What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Allergy & Asthma position at Pediatrics Northwest?
Pediatrics Northwest is looking for a Specialty RN to join our Allergy and Asthma team!
Pediatrics Northwest, multi-specialty pediatric group, has been dedicated to improving the health of the children in our communities since 1980. Across our clinics, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality of work with compassion. We foster collaboration and believe in a positive work environment and a healthy work-life balance. If you are looking for a rewarding career in Pediatrics, this might be the place for you!
Functions & Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
- Collects and assesses data based on patient signs, symptoms, and history.
- Provides healthcare advice to patients and family members seeking advice, utilizing the nursing process and triage protocols, and policies.
- Develops a plan of care using information from the patient, family, and/or provider.
- Completes required documentation assuring that it is reflective of patient needs.
- Is knowledgeable about disease processes common to pediatrics.
- Assists the Provider by assessing a patient’s needs and providing initial patient care, including, but not limited to administering medications, catheterization, administration of allergy shots, collection of laboratory specimens, and administration of vaccines.
- Administers allergy testing, including intradermal, prick testing, and in-office food challenges.
- Performs routine laboratory and diagnostic testing such as peak flow and spirometry. Provides asthma and allergy education to patients and families.
- Assesses and evaluates psychosocial, environmental, and cultural factors that may impact patient care.
- Completes work assignments within established time frames; adapts to changes in or additions to work assignments; reprioritizes as necessary.
- Provides leadership to other team members, i.e., Medical Assistant, Front Office staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Managers, Director of Operations or Administrator.
Skills and background needed:
- Possess skills in grammar and spelling.
- Possesses the ability to multi-task, while providing excellent communication skills and patient care.
- Demonstrates good judgment and critical thinking skills and can prioritize job needs.
Education/certification requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current RN license in the state of Washington; current Health Care Provider level CPR certification; PALS certification preferred.
Schedule:
Full-time position - 40 hours per week, 10-hour days, 7:15 am - 5:45 pm, variable days per week. No nights, no weekends, and closed for major holidays.
Location: Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Federal Way, and Covington. Must be willing to travel to all clinics.
Pay: $44.38-$66.08/hour. Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Health and Vision Insurance - 100% covered for employee.
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Plans
- 401k plan
- Profit Sharing
- 8 Paid Holidays per year
- 3 Weeks of PTO during first year of employment PTO available for use after 90 days of employment.
- EAP Services
If you are interested, please apply directly on our website:
Pediatrics Northwest (recruitingbypaycor.com)
Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen. Pediatrics Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pediatrics Northwest is adhering to Washington State Laws regarding Health Care Professionals and the COVID-19 vaccine and employees must be vaccinated.
Salary : $44 - $66