Registered Nurse II / III Outpatient Urology

Cincinnati Children's

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Complex Urology Outpatient team. The team supports children with complex urologic and multisystem conditions requiring specialized surgical care. The role focuses primarily on coordinating care across specialties, navigating treatment plans, and serving as a trusted resource for patients and families over the course of ongoing treatment. This position combines complex care coordination with scheduled clinic days. Monday through Thursday generally focus on coordinating care, managing patient needs, and communicating with families and providers; Fridays are typically dedicated to clinic activities. The standard schedule is 32 hours per week, generally consisting of eight-hour days with start times typically between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Start and end times may be adjusted based on clinic needs. The role is primarily based at Burnet Campus, with rare travel to other locations. The nurse works collaboratively with urology, colorectal surgery, gynecology, advanced practice providers, and other specialists to support continuity of care and positive outcomes. The position also requires integration of Cincinnati Children’s Interprofessional Practice Model, age-specific and culturally inclusive care, patient and family advocacy, regulatory and safety compliance, shared decision-making, and clinical inquiry and performance review. The nurse may precept peers and students, contribute to shared governance and quality improvement, and help identify and implement safety best practices.

Requirements

BSN from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution, or an MSN.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Active Ohio RN license; may be required to obtain other state licensure.
Active certification; some positions require specialty certification.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
Excellent communication and patient and family education skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to family-centered care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric nursing, outpatient care, surgical services, or complex care coordination.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, as stated in the role-specific qualifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients undergoing complex urologic surgical interventions, supporting continuity across outpatient visits, procedures, and follow-up care.
Collaborate with urology, colorectal surgery, gynecology, advanced practice providers, and other specialists to coordinate care for patients with overlapping or multisystem conditions.
Provide preoperative and postoperative education, reinforce treatment plans, and help families understand next steps.
Assess and respond to patient and family phone calls and electronic messages, including MyChart communications, providing guidance and escalating concerns when needed.
Coordinate diagnostic testing, specialty referrals, surgical scheduling, and communication among the teams involved in each patient’s care.
Monitor patient progress, anticipate care needs, address barriers, and coordinate follow-up for patients requiring long-term specialized surgical management.
Participate in scheduled outpatient clinic activities with providers and the nursing team to support efficient workflows and high-quality care.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to care coordination, patient safety, and outcomes.
Integrate the Interprofessional Practice Model and age-specific, culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.
Develop comprehensive plans of care in partnership with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources; support transitions to home and evaluate education effectiveness using teach-back and observation.
Monitor safety, departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards; complete required certifications and Safety College requirements and communicate safety or compliance concerns to leadership.
Navigate healthcare systems on behalf of patients and families and contribute to improving systems and processes to support optimal outcomes.
Promote collaboration and shared decision-making; mentor others and participate in shared governance, councils, committees, task forces, or projects.
Contribute to clinical inquiry and professional development by reviewing practice, supporting staff competence, precepting peers and students, and identifying and implementing safety best practices.
Advocate for patients, families, and communities; use inclusive resources and tailor care to patient and family needs.