Pediatric Triage RN

Key responsibilities of the role

Your North Star: Provide and facilitate amazing patient-centered clinical care to our pediatric patients.

We are currently hiring for the following FT shift: This position consists of three 12-hour shifts per week. Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required.

Reporting to a Nurse Lead, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessment of urgent pediatric concerns and proactively triaging patients to support appropriate utilization of Pomelo Care and/or emergency services. Triages may be conducted in multiple modalities including chat/SMS-based, telephone, and video visits.
• Following evidence-based clinical protocols in the assessment and triage of pediatric patients
• Ongoing clinical and psychosocial assessment of new pediatric patients, providing reassurance and building rapport
• Identifying and addressing barriers to care that have been identified by patients and/or the care team. 
• Reducing care gaps (missed appointments, medication management, etc.) by frequent engagements with patient
• Assessing the need for and educating patients on the equipment they will use to monitor their infants’ health remotely
• Ongoing surveillance and timely response to abnormal diagnostic results (labs, radiology, etc.)
• Timely documentation of all care/interactions and escalating to appropriate multidisciplinary teams, as needed
• Supporting the development of programs and product by providing user feedback

Who you are

• Registered Nurse, BSN prepared, current unrestricted multi-state (compact) license
• Have 3+ years experience in an outpatient pediatric primary care practice, pediatric urgent care, or pediatric emergency room
• Experience providing virtual, phone or in-person pediatric triage care
• Flexible and agile thinker who embraces change
• Are internet-connected, able to work remotely via video, phone and text
• Willing to travel occasionally (infrequent)
• Willing to work weekends and holidays
• Understand the prevalence and role that birth inequity and structural racism plays in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality
• Professionally engaged

Bonus points if you have any of the following

• 2+ years of outpatient pediatric care experience
• 1+ years of virtual or phone pediatric triage experience
• Certification as a CLC or an IBCLC
• Certification as a Sleep Consultant
• Experience providing care in Spanish

Why you should join our team

By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it.

We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families
• High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Equity grant participation
• 401(k) program 
• Competitive vacation policy 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Fully remote work flexibility (within the US)

Compensation:

The expected base salary range offered for this role is $78,000-$83,000. This role is also eligible for equity, giving you an ownership stake in Pomelo’s mission. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications.

At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.