Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Services

Shriners Children's•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct, hands-on 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 provides 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 the plan of care. The RN combines clinical expertise, critical thinking, and patient-centered communication to optimize health outcomes and improve access to care. The position requires sound clinical judgment, the ability to educate and empower patients and families, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in ambulatory care. This per diem position provides coverage for PTO requests, nurse triage, and clinic staffing as needed. Potential coverage is between 7 AM and 5 PM, 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 develop and implement individualized care plans with patients, families, and care teams.
Apply current nursing knowledge and evidence-based ambulatory care interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administer medications and treatments according to the interprofessional plan of care.
Provide timely, accurate education to patients and caregivers about the health care delivery system, services, access to care, and available resources.
Update individualized care plans 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.
Teach patients about diagnoses, medications, procedures, and their plans of care in the ambulatory setting.
Evaluate patient and family 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, care plans, and outcomes.
Share evidence-based and research findings with the interdisciplinary team.
Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes 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, a collaborative team culture, 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 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.