Nemours Children's Health·Malvern, Pennsylvania
The Registered Nurse provides safe, family-centered pediatric care, including patient assessment, treatment, and medication administration. They are also responsible for triaging patient calls and assisting providers with in-office procedures.
The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family centered nursing care. The nurse provides safe nursing care to the pediatric primary care patients with minimal guidance and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. The RN is responsible for daily patient care, assessment and treatment in collaboration with the clinical medical provider. The RN must be competent in caring for patients with moderate to complex heath issues. Assists nurse manager or Office manager with administrative issues which affect the clinical practices within the office as well as comply with the administrative policies and clinical protocols.
Essential
Functions:
Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Synthesizes patient assessments data and recognizes complex situations prior to communicating with the care team.
Documentation reflects ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care.
Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and meets regulatory requirements.
Safely administers medications and medications as prescribed by the provider.
Triages patient’s calls utilizing Barton Schmidt pediatric protocols, national teleheath standards and clinical advice from the clinical provider.
Assists the clinical provider with in office procedures within the scope of the nurse’s license.
Performs phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens and back office laboratory tests.
Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to primary care patients.
Additional
Requirements:
RN Required, BSN preferred. RN applicants must agree to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire
Must have or be eligible for DE nursing license
Pediatric Office Nurse experience required
Phone Triage experience preferred
BLS Certification with the American Heart Association required
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org].
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a DE license, BLS certification, and experience in pediatric office nursing. A BSN is preferred, and those without one must agree to obtain it within three years of hire.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
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