Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Pediatrics

Department: Pediatrics, Mocksville – Full time, benefits eligible, 40 hours per week

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay

$35.50 – $53.25 per hour

Responsibilities

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through 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, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including principles of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where care is provided (including telehealth/telenursing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in clinical nursing.
• 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 in operating computer functions (e.g., email, electronic records, digital platforms).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 pounds (patients, medical equipment, and supplies).
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment required.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave).
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay (shift differential, on-call pay, etc.).
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance-based increases.

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. It offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs and is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits and is committed to equitable care for all.