You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan, with a focus on pediatric and family medicine populations. The ideal candidate will develop individualized care plans, triage patient concerns, administer treatments, and coordinate care with various healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan, with a strong focus on pediatric and family medicine populations.
• Assess patients' physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs while developing individualized care plans.
• Triage patient concerns in person and over the phone, coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
• Administer immunizations, medications, respiratory treatments, and other nursing interventions.
• Educate patients and families on preventive care, chronic disease management, medications, and healthy lifestyles.
• Coordinate care with physicians, school nurses, specialists, pharmacies, and community resources.
• Manage clinic flow by reviewing schedules, preparing patient charts, and coordinating same-day appointments.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, and clinical interventions accurately within the EMR.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results, communicate abnormal findings, and coordinate follow-up care.
• Support care management initiatives and assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and medication management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, community outreach events, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Serve as a clinical resource for medical assistants and ancillary staff while helping maintain a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Rhode Island
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Community Health, Primary Care, or Ambulatory Care.
• Recent hands-on experience caring for pediatric patients (children and adolescents) is required.
• Experience documenting within an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Bilingual, especially Spanish, is preferred.
• Experience working with underserved or diverse patient populations is preferred.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Epic EMR is preferred.

Skills

• Technical skills: Documentation within EMR, preferably Epic.
• Soft skills: Communication, teamwork, and ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Medix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.