RN Staff Nurse II – Pediatrics Outpatient Care

WashU IT

Pediatric RN delivering comprehensive outpatient care for Washington University’s ambulatory clinics. Assessing families, administering treatments, coordinating specialty care, and supporting quality improvement across St.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $64,500 - $109,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in pediatric patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status. Proficient in maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

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Current Missouri RN LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationAdvanced Clinical Skills (PALS, ACLS, IV Certification)Two Years of Clinical Specialty ExperienceElectronic Health Records (Epic EHR)

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Hard Skills

Pediatric Patient CareVital Signs MonitoringMedication AdministrationBone Marrow BiopsyIV InfusionsClinical CareMedical Record ReviewsEmergency CareSymptom ManagementQuality Improvement Activities

Soft Skills

Patient CounselingEducation for Patients and FamiliesCollaboration with Healthcare TeamsMentorshipCommunity Service

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsEpic EHR

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support CertificationNational Specialty Certification (if applicable)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA RegulationsMedical OncologyRenal NursingPediatricsClinical Specialty Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and document comprehensive patient and family assessments
Collect and analyze medical-record data to coordinate patient care
Provide direct pediatric patient care, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status
Provide counseling and education to patients and families about disease processes and symptom management
Maintain accurate and timely medical records
Consult with healthcare-team members and adjust nursing-care processes to ensure optimal outcomes
Manage supplies and equipment using cost-effective work habits
Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other direct-care processes
Participate in quality-improvement activities
Contribute professionally through presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, publications, or professional-organization leadership
Support care at West County (CSCC), Graham Road, and Shiloh, IL sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Nursing
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with Compact Act
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a skills assessment component
Two years of clinical specialty experience
Completion of National Specialty Certification relevant to the working area, if applicable
Advanced clinical skills such as PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, or Bone Marrow Biopsy
Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or M.S. in Nursing
Preferred: Three years of nursing experience
Preferred skills include ACLS, Bone Marrow Biopsy, Clinical Care, Electronic Health Records, Emergency Care, Epic EHR, HIPAA Regulations, IV Infusions, Medical Oncology, Medical Record Reviews, PALS, Pediatrics, Renal Nursing, and Vital Signs
External candidates receiving an offer must complete applicable pre-employment screening, which may include criminal background, drug screen, employment and education/licensure verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and governmental registry checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays
Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no inpatient rotations
Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
Family care resources for childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for employees and families, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years