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Under direct supervision of the physician, the rounding nurse will work with the physician in delivering care to the patients of the Pediatric Hospitalist Service. The rounding nurse will participate in patient centered rounds, assist in the collection of patient information, assist physician with communicating orders and plans of care to hospital staff members and patients and their parents.

• Participates with physicians in making patient care rounds.


• Assist in the collection of patient information for the physician to review to facilitate documentation and information flow. (Including lab results, pending tests or procedures, and outpatient follow-up)


• May accompany the physician to the bedside and transcribe physician's narrative in progress notes. May transcribe verbal orders. Physicians must countersign the orders within 24 hours.


• Answer pages regarding the group's patients and relay information to physician.


• Communicate patient orders as directed by the physician to the designated hospital employee.


• Participate in patient teaching as instructed by the physician.


• Assist parents in finding a PCP if they have not chosen already.


• Assist with procedures such as circumcision, lumbar puncture, digit ligation, frenotomy, or any other procedure the physician must perform.


• Ongoing communication between the nurse and physician.


• Assists physician with gathering data about new admissions. Physician will perform the physical exam.


• Makes sure all patient documentation is in order and complete.


• Collect information for billing and assist doctors with billing documentation.


• Update parents as needed.


• Complete clinical discharge summaries for patients and send to PCP office. Call PCP office with any pertinent follow up information.


• Follow-up on any outstanding laboratory or radiology results pending at discharge.

Education:

• LPN state license required.


• Must maintain CPR certification.

Experience:

• 1+ years experience in pediatric nursing in office environment preferred.


• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.


• Compassion for the patients and their families.


• Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work well as part of a healthcare team.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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