Family Medicine Physician Job at FirstMed Health and Wellness in Las Vegas, NV

We are seeking a licensed (Nevada), Pediatric RN to join our team. You will play a key role in providing care to adolescents, children, and infants, and collaborating with family members to address their options, problems, fears, and concerns for their child. Working alongside a medical provider, pediatrician, family doctor or nurse practitioner, you are accountable for providing medical support to children and minors with various abilities and developmental levels.

This role is full-time days or nights (min 24 hrs/week), Monday-Sunday. Pay is hourly, plus shift differential and weekend pay.

Located in Las Vegas, NV, FirstMed Health and Wellness is a nonprofit community healthcare clinic providing mental health and preventive and primary health care services to individuals and families in Southern Nevada. FirstMed’s mission is to provide efficient, quality and affordable health care services in a holistic, caring and compassionate environment that is accessible to all – regardless of ability to pay. We serve Southern Nevada’s uninsured and under-insured population. Our core belief is that a vulnerable population can be empowered through increased access to comprehensive healthcare services that help people become and stay employed, have adequate resources for healthy lives, and live in a healthy home and environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies changes in a child's signs and symptoms and intervenes in emergency situations.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal physical findings.
• Collaborate with medical providers and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Adjust and administer medications and provide treatments according to the medical provider’s orders.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and apply it to daily care of patients.
• Passing out appropriate medications to the appropriate patient.
• Responsible for medication counts and updating the MAR.
• Responsible for medication reconciliation.
• Educate patients and families on the patient’s medical condition.
• Teaching patients and families on how to actively participate in their care.
• Serves as a child advocate.
• Provides supportive care to dying children.
• Evaluates a child for signs and symptoms of abuse.
• Administers medication using age-appropriate guidelines.
• Determines a child's needs related to pain management.
• Analyzes situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationships.
• Involves the child and family in the care plan and determines the child's needs based on a careful analysis of symptoms in relation to their growth and development.
• Performs physical examinations, such as measuring vitals, taking blood and urine samples.
• Explains to parents and families how to take care of their children and protect their health, including advising them on how to design their home for conditions such as paralysis and juvenile diabetes.
• Comply with FirstMed’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.(New Grads Welcome)
• Experience as a registered nurse (RN).
• At least 5 years of experience working with children in a primary care setting.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a not-for-profit organization.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Unencumbered RN license.
• Licensure to practice in the state of Nevada.

OTHER Requirements

• Ability to successfully pass a background screenings, including fingerprints.
• Proof or evidence of required immunizations; however will consider requests for medical or religious exemptions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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FirstMed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstMed is committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, FirstMed will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages candidates and employees to advise if they believe they need accommodation.