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 nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and integrated, unbiased care. It also includes maintaining accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, delegating appropriately, and supporting the professional development and quality initiatives of the unit. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. The position may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. The role requires frequent movement and lifting, and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective equipment must be used as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse license (multi-state compact and/or single-state) with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, two 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 with 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 or unit conditions.
• May be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing.
• Additional education, training, certifications, experience, or physical requirements may be required based on specialty or department-specific responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Participate 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 outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• 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, timely electronic health record documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area if required.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.

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, premium pay for eligible circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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