Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Pediatrics

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

20h•$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. The RN engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care, monitors patient conditions, adapts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes patient safety, evaluates patient and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols. The RN documents accurately and promptly in the EHR, communicates effectively, delegates appropriately, and supports an ethical, integrated, unbiased approach to care. The role includes participation in unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care informed by growth and development principles and may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. The position requires frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting; handling patients, equipment, and supplies; and responding quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease may occur, requiring protective equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multistate 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 with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above 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, with 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, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Telehealth/telenursing/virtual practice requires licensure or privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) are located and compliance with applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree 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 while 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.
Continuously 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.
Follow 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 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 the ages and developmental needs of patients.
Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.