Pediatric Registered Nurse

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Pediatric Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care to a diverse pediatric patient population across the continuum of care.

Location:

This role is on-site primarily at our Midtown location in Sacramento, CA (95811).

Schedule:

• 4/10s: 7:30am - 6pm or 7:30am - 6:30pm
• 5/8s: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm
• This role requires rotating Saturday schedule to support patient access and clinic operations.

Essential Functions

• Apply the nursing process by assessing, planning, and carrying out interventions in the management of pediatric patients' care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team including medical clinicians, mental health/behavioral health clinicians, case managers, dentists, optometrists, registered dieticians, clinical pharmacists, health educators, etc.

• Document detailed, systematic medical notes of all pediatric patient interactions in the electronic medical record.

• Conduct in-person and telephone triage and advice supported by existing protocols; protocols are approved by the Medical Director and compliant with clinic policy.

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients, ranging from neonate to adolescence.

• Coordinate post-hospital and emergency room follow-up appointments for pediatric patients.

• Review results, including lab and imaging results, for conditions ranging from chronic diseases to sexual health.

• Provide patient and family education and counseling for chronic disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, and wellness promotion.

• Administer medication as ordered by qualified clinicians; routes include oral, inhaled, IM, IV, and intradermal medications and immunizations.

• Complete procedures and patient care as ordered, including venipuncture, wound care, port flushes, etc.

• Respond effectively to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions as needed and per organization policy

• Advocate for the needs of pediatric patients and families within the care team and with community partners.

• Schedule patient follow-ups and specialty appointments.

• Coordinate and follow-up with patient calls and EHR messaging within protocol-driven timelines.

• Provide leadership to clinical support staff including MAs and LVNs in a team-based model of care.

• Provide leadership within the Pediatric Care Team Unit and provide pediatric care expertise for other clinical staff.

• Support team members in continuity care for patients at One Community Health.

Additional Duties

• Convey critical assessment data and observations in a professional manner.
• Delegation of tasks as appropriate within applicable scope of practice to LVN or MA. Oversight of delegated tasks to ensure complete, timely and appropriate execution.
• Document all pertinent professional interactions.
• Complete all required documentation comprehensively and in a timely manner.
• Identify conflicts and seek consultation as needed for professional resolution.
• Interact in a collaborative atmosphere with clinicians, clinic staff and laboratory staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities including annual training in quality improvement.
• This position functions as a member of the One Community Health team and actively collaborates with other clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure care is proactive and coordinated. This collaboration includes participation in daily team huddles, care conferences and training sessions.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate in nursing
• Current active license to practice as an RN in California.
• Familiarity with pediatric vaccine management
• Active CPR and BLS Certification.

Preferred Background

• 2 years pediatric clinical experience required; 1-year pediatric acute care experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Nursing preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
• Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma-informed systems and restorative practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at ochhumanresources@onecommunityhealth.com.

Our Benefits

For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit: https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/recruitment

Additional Information:

We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.