Registered Nurse - Ambulatory - Pediatrics

UK St. Claire

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in a busy ambulatory setting. Conducts skilled assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and supports patients and families in navigating healthcare services. Acts as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community resources. Administers intravenous infusions as needed. Maintains advanced specialty training to serve as the nurse expert for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring evidence-based care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing
0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Oncology Nurse Certified (AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, OCN)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses and reassesses patients using age- and culturally-appropriate criteria, considering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
Identifies patient needs and nursing diagnoses, formulates and documents individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Updates and documents plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses, administering medications safely and accurately according to policy.
Performs nursing procedures and interventions safely, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
Coordinates discharge planning and provides patient and family education throughout hospitalization, evaluating and modifying care as needed.
Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status, promptly notifying physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and service excellence.
Maintains required licensure, specialty training, certifications, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
Engages in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process optimization to support quality and safety goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.