Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Pediatrics

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

7d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides outpatient pediatric nursing care, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The RN monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures.

The RN contributes to unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives; communicates effectively and supports collaboration, feedback, conflict resolution, and appropriate delegation. The position requires accurate and timely EHR documentation, adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics, continued professional development, and maintenance of required certifications. The RN may be required to float within the designated service area. Care must be appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and informed by knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25 per hour. Physical requirements include frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, and may require physical safety interventions. Protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active, unrestricted RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• For telehealth, telenursing, or virtual services, maintain licensure or practice privileges in the state(s) where clients are located and comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed