Registered Nurse, Pediatric Primary Care Practice

Job Title: RN Peds Practice

Location: Union (UNC)

Department Name: Pediatrics-Physician

Req #: 0000268424

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $41.87 - $58.68 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Pediatric Primary Care Registered Nurses play an essential role in providing compassionate, coordinated care to children with special healthcare needs and medical complexity. As a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Primary Care Practice at Children's Specialized Hospital in Union, you'll combine clinical nursing expertise, critical thinking, and family-centered care to support children and families throughout their healthcare journey. From performing clinical triage and administering immunizations to providing patient education and coordinating services, you'll help ensure safe, timely, and individualized care. Working closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and families, you'll contribute to a patient-centered medical home environment that promotes continuity of care, positive patient experiences, and improved health outcomes.

As a Pediatric Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Performing telephonic and in-person clinical triage using professional nursing judgment, ClearTriage protocols, and established organizational guidelines

• Assessing patient symptoms, determining urgency of care, and recognizing emergent conditions requiring provider intervention or escalation to emergency services

• Obtaining and documenting patient histories, clinical assessments, and nursing recommendations using SBAR communication and the EPIC electronic medical record

• Providing evidence-based nursing guidance, patient education, and clinical recommendations within the RN scope of practice

• Coordinating same-day, urgent, and follow-up appointments based on patient needs, clinical assessments, and provider recommendations

• Supporting pediatric primary care and behavioral health patients by assessing concerns, identifying potential crises, and following appropriate escalation procedures

• Administering immunizations in accordance with physician orders, CDC guidelines, and organizational policies while educating families on vaccine benefits, risks, and aftercare

• Administering prescribed medications, monitoring for adverse reactions, and maintaining accurate medication reconciliation and clinical documentation

• Assisting with medication refill requests, prior authorizations, and pharmacy coordination to support continuity of care

• Performing and overseeing point-of-care testing, including specimen collection, test administration, quality control, and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards

• Performing office-based nursing procedures while maintaining infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical quality standards

• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and interdisciplinary partners to coordinate care for children with complex medical and developmental needs

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about pediatric nursing and enjoy supporting children with diverse medical, developmental, and behavioral healthcare needs

• You are comfortable providing nursing care in an ambulatory or primary care practice environment

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills allow you to evaluate patient symptoms and determine appropriate next steps

• You enjoy providing telephonic and in-person triage while helping families navigate healthcare concerns with confidence

• You are comfortable administering immunizations, medications, and point-of-care testing while maintaining high standards of patient safety

• You understand the importance of recognizing urgent medical or behavioral health concerns and escalating appropriately

• You communicate clearly and compassionately with children, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals

• You enjoy educating patients and families about preventive care, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing health management

• You are organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple clinical responsibilities in a busy pediatric practice

• You value accurate documentation, evidence-based nursing practice, and collaboration within a patient-centered medical home model

• You bring patience, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a family-centered approach to caring for children with complex healthcare needs

To be considered for this Pediatric Primary Care Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, along with previous experience in pediatric nursing or ambulatory care. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification is required. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong pediatric nursing assessment, clinical triage, medication and vaccine administration, point-of-care testing, patient education, and care coordination skills. Candidates should be comfortable utilizing electronic medical records, including EPIC, applying established triage protocols, and communicating clinical findings using SBAR. Strong organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal, and multitasking skills are essential, along with the ability to provide compassionate care to children with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. This is an hourly, day shift opportunity supporting the Pediatric Primary Care Practice at Children's Specialized Hospital in Union, New Jersey.