Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic

Req #: 0000242645

Category: Ambulatory / Outpatient Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Ambulatory Clinic

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Location:
3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Ambulatory Care RN

Location: Hamilton (HAM)

Department Name: Ambulatory Clinic

Req #: 0000226329

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $40.22 - $54.25 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.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Practice (Primary Care) is responsible for coordinating and administering professional nursing care for children with special healthcare needs and medical complexity within the primary care pediatric practice. The RN provides comprehensive nursing services including clinical triage, vaccine administration, medication administration, point-of-care testing, office-based clinical procedures, and care coordination.

This role performs telephonic and in-person triage using approved protocols and nursing judgment, provides patient and family education, and supports both primary care and behavioral health populations as needed. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and effective care delivery in alignment with the patient-centered medical home model and the mission, vision, and values of Children's Specialized Hospital.

Essential Job Functions

Perform telephonic and in-person triage using professional nursing judgment, ClearTriage protocols, and organizational guidelines.

Assess patient symptoms and determine urgency of care, including recognition of emergent conditions requiring escalation to provider or emergency services.

Obtain and document clinical history, assessment findings, and nursing recommendations using SBAR format in the electronic medical record (EPIC).

Provide evidence-based clinical guidance, education, and recommendations within RN scope of practice.

Schedule same-day, urgent, and follow-up appointments based on clinical assessment and provider guidance.

Provide triage support for both primary care and behavioral health patient needs, including assessment of behavioral concerns and escalation of crisis situations per policy.

Administer vaccines in accordance with physician orders, CDC guidelines, and organizational policies.

Provide patient and family education regarding immunizations, including benefits, risks, and aftercare instructions.

Monitor and respond appropriately to adverse reactions following immunization or medication administration.

Administer prescribed medications safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders and nursing scope of practice.

Perform medication reconciliation and ensure accurate documentation in the medical record.

Support medication refill processes, prior authorizations, and coordination with pharmacies as needed.

Perform and oversee point-of-care testing (POCT) including specimen collection, test execution, quality control, and documentation per organizational and regulatory standards.

Ensure competency, compliance, and quality assurance for all office-based testing procedures.

Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience in pediatric nursing or ambulatory care is preferred.

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required.

License

Current New Jersey RN license.

Job Specific Contacts

Ongoing interactions with patients and families via telephone and in-person.

Physical Demands

Frequent

Working Environment - Additional Comments

A high degree of customer sensitivity is required.

Must be comfortable working with children with a wide variety of complex medical needs.

Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer