SouthernMED Pediatrics is hiring: Nurse in Aiken

Overview

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What it means to be a Nurse with Us

We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members. As such we need people like yourself who appreciate time spent with our families providing the highest level of patient care as well as working with an exceptional team of care providers. As a nurse you will assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

What a day looks like as a Nurse

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and document information in patient charts.
• Instruct patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the provider during patient exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Perform blood collection following established procedures and universal precautions (OSHA).
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Maintain logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, sterilization fluids).
• Triages and processes messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meet position requirements and perform essential functions; complete mandatory training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• Short-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree required.
• State licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN in South Carolina.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Exposure to blood and bodily fluids may be required.
• May work under stressful situations.
• Handicapped accessible.
• Good visual acuity and ability to verbally communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Pay is determined by years of experience and location. We hope you find this position an exciting opportunity and look forward to speaking with you.