Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Services

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who provides direct patient care in outpatient and clinic-based settings. In accordance with the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Scope and Standards of Practice (2023), the RN ensures safe, high-quality, evidence-based care as an integral member of the interprofessional team. The role includes triaging patient needs, conducting assessments, coordinating care, administering treatments and medications, and supporting implementation and evaluation of individualized plans of care. The RN uses clinical expertise, critical thinking, and patient-centered communication to optimize health outcomes and access to care, while educating and empowering patients and families and supporting quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This per diem position provides coverage for PTO requests, nurse triage, and staffing the clinic as needed. Coverage may be needed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Competence in ambulatory nursing practices, including patient triage, medication management, outpatient treatments and procedures, and patient and family education.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of pediatric and/or ambulatory nursing experience.
Specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and health needs using evidence-based techniques.
Prioritize assessment data and create and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
Apply current nursing knowledge and evidence-based ambulatory care practices and interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with the interprofessional plan of care.
Educate patients and caregivers about navigating the health care delivery system, including services, access to care, and available resources.
Update individualized plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses.
Manage telephone triage and follow-up communication with families and providers.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families.
Provide health teaching related to diagnoses, medications, procedures, and plans of care in the ambulatory setting.
Evaluate patients’ and families’ understanding of and response to the plan of care.
Communicate relevant information through handoffs across levels of care and organizations.
Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding assessments, patient needs, plans of care, and outcomes.
Share evidence-based and research findings with the interdisciplinary team.
Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR.
Follow organizational policies and protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Serve as a resource for support staff and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed team members in accordance with scope of practice and patient needs.
Promote professionalism, collaboration, and a safe work environment.
Manage all aspects of the nursing process and coordinate nursing care.
Participate in evidence-based and research activities appropriate to education and position.
Attend mandatory meetings, in-services, education, and competency training.
Participate in department performance-improvement initiatives and safety training.
Support interdisciplinary team education and training.
Contribute to performance-improvement initiatives and policy development.
Engage in professional development to remain current in nursing practice in accordance with AAACN standards.