Registered Nurse II Outpatient Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Cincinnati Children's

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide outpatient pediatric care in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). The role supports children with conditions including cerebral palsy, brain and spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disorders, complex medical conditions, chronic rehabilitation needs, and mobility or developmental challenges. Nurses partner with patients and families throughout rehabilitation, supporting independence, mobility, and quality of life. The position is based primarily at the E Building at 3333 Burnet Avenue, with occasional travel to Mason, Union, Eastgate, and other locations to support patient care. The schedule is 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), on day shift. The RN coordinates care across specialties, advocates for patients and families, and provides clinical guidance throughout each child's rehabilitation experience. The role also includes responsibilities related to regulatory compliance, interprofessional practice, clinical inquiry and performance improvement, systems thinking, age-specific and culturally inclusive care, shared decision-making, clinical judgment, patient education, and advocacy. Associate- or diploma-prepared RNs from an accredited institution require at least two years of experience and, if hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within one year and complete it within five years of hire or RN job date. A BSN or MSN is preferred.

Requirements

Active Ohio RN license or Multistate Compact License; a Multistate Compact License may need to be obtained if hired.
At least two years of professional nursing experience; associate- or diploma-prepared RNs from an accredited institution require two or more years of experience.
Strong assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Associate or diploma nursing preparation must be from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution.
If hired without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within one year of hire or RN job date and complete the program within five years.
Two years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric nursing experience.
Outpatient, rehabilitation, neurology, orthopedic, or care coordination experience.
Experience working with children with complex medical needs or chronic conditions.
BSN from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution, or an MSN.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, family-centered nursing care for pediatric rehabilitation patients.
Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Develop and support individualized care plans that promote optimal function and independence.
Educate patients and families on medications, equipment, therapies, home care, and long-term rehabilitation goals.
Monitor patient progress and coordinate care across outpatient visits and specialty services.
Triage patient and family concerns, provide clinical guidance, and ensure timely follow-up.
Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to support complex pediatric rehabilitation needs.
Build relationships with patients and families through effective communication and compassionate care.
Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, safety policies, and departmental procedures; communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership.
Integrate the Interprofessional Practice Model into practice and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team using shared decision-making.
Follow standards, guidelines, algorithms, decision trees, and protocols; apply research-based practices and seek assistance when needed in unusual care situations.
Document the plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes.
Support patient and family learning with structured education and teach-back, and develop care goals in partnership with them.
Participate in self-appraisal, peer review, annual goal setting, professional development, and peer or student learning experiences.
Apply age-specific and culturally inclusive concepts to patient care, and advocate for patient and family rights and needs.
Fulfill individual certification and Safety College requirements in a timely manner and support safety best practices.