KidMed·Stafford, Virginia
Deliver comprehensive clinical care to pediatric patients, including triage, medication administration, and advanced interventions. Manage clinical flow, mentor staff, and ensure accurate medical documentation and facility safety.
We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and compassionate Nurse to deliver exceptional care to our pediatric patients.
In this role, you will balance hands-on clinical duties, precise documentation, and supportive leadership to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for families.
Key Responsibilities & Job Duties Direct Patient Care & Clinical Skills Assessment & Triage: Assess pediatric patients to identify actual and potential care needs; prioritize and assume immediate care for high-risk/high-acuity patients.
Vital Signs & Metrics: Collect and document accurate medical info and vital signs; obtain patient weights strictly in kilograms; promptly relay out-of-range values to providers.
Advanced Interventions: Perform IV insertions, fluid management, and administer IM, IV, SubQ, and nebulized medications using standard safe procedures.
Clinical Assisting: Support providers with procedures including phlebotomy, specimen/lab collection, splinting, and strategic patient positioning.
Medication Safety: Safely order, administer, count, and document medications utilizing the 5 Rights of Medication Administration (Patient, Drug, Dose, Route, Time).
Medical Equipment: Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and nebulizers, securing proper paperwork and providing clear usage instructions to patients/parents.
Clinical Leadership & Flow Management Flow Optimization: Actively monitor and facilitate smooth patient flow throughout the clinical area.
Staff Mentorship: Serve as an accessible clinical resource to Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for patient care questions and concerns.
Operational Accountability: Ensure all daily tasks, opening/closing duties, and checklists are fully completed.
Documentation & Practice Operations Chart Accuracy: Complete concise, accurate, and timely documentation in patient charts while they are still in the department.
Financial Integrity: Correctly associate proper charges and CPT codes to patient charts; practice strict cost containment for both the practice and the patient.
Complaint Resolution: Promptly report all parent/patient complaints to the manager to ensure swift, appropriate action.
Environment & Safety Maintenance Room Readiness: Ensure exam rooms are clean and sanitized prior to bringing any patient back.
Equipment Care: Perform weekly maintenance on the autoclave; assist with clinical support tasks like laundry, lab tests, and supply forms.
Shift Wrap-up: Maintain a tidy overall work environment, ensuring the staff lounge and work areas are clean and equipment is put away at the end of each shift.
Professionalism & Teamwork Patient Advocacy: Treat all patients and families with dignity, conveying absolute respect for patient rights.
Collaborative Culture: Function as a supportive team member, promoting positive customer/peer relations and fostering a continuous learning environment.
Actively participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
Job
Requirements
Education: Graduate from an approved nursing program.
Valid state license to practice nursing in the State of Virginia.
Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a valid Virginia state license and PALS certification. Preferred candidates have one year of pediatric experience, specifically in Emergency Department or Urgent Care settings.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
