Registered Nurse II - Outpatient Allergy

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II works in Cincinnati Children’s Outpatient Allergy and Immunology services, caring for children with allergic and immune conditions. The specialized clinic treats conditions including documented or suspected food allergies, infant formula intolerance, asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, latex allergy, drug allergy, and insect-sting sensitivity. The division’s mission is to improve children’s health through innovative research, clinical care, and education. The nurse provides direct, age-specific and culturally inclusive patient care in partnership with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The role applies clinical judgment, protocols, and the nursing process; documents care and outcomes; supports patient and family education; and coordinates care. It also contributes to safety, compliance, shared decision-making, clinical learning, and professional development. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shifts, and may involve travel among area clinic locations, including occasional midday travel. Salary is determined based on years of nursing experience.

Requirements

Active Ohio RN License; may be required to obtain licensure in other states.
At least 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
For associate- or diploma-prepared RNs, the institution must be accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, and 2 or more years of experience are required.
If hired without a BSN or MSN, enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire/RN job date and complete it within 5 years of hire/RN job date.
Experience with higher-acuity or emergency management skills, such as ICU or acute care experience.
Flexibility and willingness to travel among area locations and occasionally travel midday.
Comfort working with multiple providers.
Team-oriented approach, initiative, and a positive attitude.
Openness to office work and foundational care coordination.
Ability and willingness to learn new technology.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution, or an MSN.
Committee involvement or leadership experience, or experience at the RN II or RN III level.
Ambition and interest in professional growth and becoming involved in additional activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, and support departmental and hospital compliance efforts.
Monitor and follow safety and departmental policies and procedures; complete required certifications and Safety College requirements on time; communicate safety or compliance concerns to leadership.
Integrate the Interprofessional Practice Model into nursing practice.
Follow standards and guidelines and implement clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others.
Recognize routine or obvious changes in a patient’s condition and seek help when needed in unusual care situations.
Use self-appraisal and peer review, annual goal setting, and the nursing process to support competence, professional development, and safe, ethical practice.
Assist with peer and student learning experiences and participate in identifying, sharing, implementing, and evaluating safety best practices.
Use systems thinking and care coordination to support patients and families through the healthcare experience.
Provide age-specific and culturally inclusive care that considers patients’ chronological age and developmental functioning.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in shared decision-making, including through unit-based councils or related activities.
Collect clinical data and use algorithms, decision trees, protocols, and available resources to make appropriate clinical decisions.
Document the plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes; maintain a safe physical environment and anticipate patient and family needs.
Develop care goals and actions with patients and families, provide structured education, and use teach-back to evaluate learning.
Advocate for patients and families, uphold patients’ rights, recognize ethical issues, and incorporate culturally inclusive concepts into care.