RN

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers advanced pediatric nursing care, clinical coordination, and patient/family education in an outpatient pediatric setting. The RN supports providers, oversees clinical workflow, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to support staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs, growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), and medical history.
• Perform nursing assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR.
• Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets.
• Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, mono, glucose, urinalysis, etc.).
• May assist with or perform phlebotomy and collect lab specimens using pediatric-appropriate techniques.
• May perform or assist Provider with complex pediatric clinical tasks including catheterization, nebulizer treatments, wound care, suture removal, and splinting.
• Conduct pediatric hearing and vision screenings.
• Provide age-appropriate education to parents and patients related to medications, chronic condition management, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of pediatric medical equipment.
• Monitor and document vaccine refrigerator/freezer temperatures and comply with VFC guidelines if applicable.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
• Triage pediatric patients in-office and via phone to determine urgency and appropriate care needs.
• Document all care in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Notify the Health Department promptly of any reportable infectious diseases.
• Serve as a clinical leader and resource to LPNs, Medical Assistants, and students.
• Support onboarding and skills validation for new clinical staff.
• Oversee patient flow and ensure high-quality, child-centered experiences.
• Monitor and maintain Vaccine for Children (VFC) compliance including temperature logs and handling.
• Assist with medical emergency response planning and drills.
• Participate in quality improvement, reporting, and regulatory audits.
• Assist with policy, clinical protocol, and workflow development.
• Manage patient flow efficiently and inform parents of any expected wait times.
• May assist with scheduling well-child visits, immunizations, sick visits, and follow-up appointments.
• Complete medication refills, prior authorizations, and referrals to pediatric specialists.
• Answer parent calls, return messages, and assist with EMR-based communication.
• Complete school, daycare, camp, and sports forms in coordination with providers.
• May be responsible for maintaining inventory and stocking of clinical supplies.
• May be expected to verify insurance coverage as needed.
• Call in prescriptions, obtain prior authorizations, and coordinate referrals to pediatric specialists.
• Track immunization records and assist with school/daycare forms.
• Participate in continuing education and required pediatric training.
• Assist during high-volume seasons (flu, RSV, back-to-school).
• Perform opening and closing clinic duties as assigned.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and state nursing regulations.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Providers, Nursing Leadership, or Administration.
• Demonstrate calming, child-friendly communication and behavioral techniques to reduce fear or anxiety.
• Support developmental screening processes (ASQ, MCHAT, etc.) if used in the practice.
• Assist with chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, e