Overnight Triage Nurse (Part-Time)

Talantir; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven pediatric org

Competitive pay-per-call compensation

Collaborative supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Culture of kindness

Job summary

Watchung Pediatrics in the United States is seeking a Part-Time After-hours Triage Nurse to support our centralized access and remote care operations.

You’ll provide pediatric telephone triage, guide families on next steps, and coordinate with clinicians to ensure continuity and safety while documenting all interactions in the EHR.

Requirements include an active LPN or RN license, BLS, 3+ years in pediatric primary care, strong communication, and English/Spanish bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license
• BLS certification
• At least 3 years of pediatric primary care experience
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Comfort using EHRs and technology tools

Responsibilities

• Pediatric Telephone Triage: Provide phone-based clinical guidance using established protocols, escalating care appropriately when needed.
• Care Coordination: Respond to calls and messages, assist with scheduling, collaborate with providers, support families with clinical questions.
• Documentation: Accurately document all patient interactions in the EHR to support safe, continuous care.
• Clinical Support: Assist with clinical intake, immunizations, point-of-care testing, and medication administration as needed.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow HIPAA and state/federal regulations, internal policies.
• Other duties as needed to support patient care and operations.

Skills

LPN/RN license

BLS certification

Pediatric care exp

EHR proficiency

Bilingual EN/ES

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing education aligned with licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

After-hours Triage Nurse (Part-Time)

Schedule

Night shifts, 12:00 AM – 6:00 am

Location

Remote

About Watchung Pediatrics

Watchung Pediatrics is a growing, mission-driven pediatric practice committed to delivering high-quality, accessible, evidence-based care to children and families. Our goal is simple: exceptional care, thoughtful coordination, and an experience that supports families and clinicians alike.

We provide comprehensive primary care. We measure success by healthier kids, a great family experience, and a supportive, rewarding workplace for our team.

The Role

Watchung Pediatrics is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Part-Time Triage Nurse to support our centralized access and remote care operations. This role is critical to ensuring families receive timely, appropriate guidance when they reach out for help.

As a Triage Nurse, you’ll provide pediatric telephone triage, help families navigate next steps in care, and coordinate closely with our clinical and operations teams to ensure continuity and safety. You’ll work closely with practice staff across our offices.

What You’ll Do

• Pediatric Telephone Triage: Provide phone-based clinical guidance using established protocols, escalating care appropriately when needed.
• Care Coordination: Respond to incoming calls and messages, assist with scheduling, collaborate with providers and staff, and support families with clinical questions and education.
• Documentation: Accurately document all patient interactions in the EHR to support safe, continuous, and compliant care.
• Clinical Support: Partner with providers to support patient care as needed, including clinical intake, immunizations, point-of-care testing, and medication administration.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow all internal policies, HIPAA requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Other duties as needed in support of patient care and operations.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent plus nursing education consistent with licensure
• Active, unencumbered LPN or RN license
• BLS certification
• At least 3 years of pediatric primary care experience
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with children, families, and care teams
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Comfort using EHRs and other technology tools
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

What We Offer

• A chance to be part of a mission-driven pediatric organization focused on access and quality
• Highly competitive pay-per-call compensation. By our estimates compensation is +50% higher than market on a per-call basis.
• A collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A culture that values kindness, teamwork, and impact

Note that due to low call volume, earnings are determined on a paypercall basis. Overnight shifts earn $40/call on top of a $20 shift stipend. The average nighttime shift receives one call, implying an average nightly income of $60. Some nights may result in no calls. Some may result in more.

About Watchung Pediatrics

Watchung Pediatrics’ mission is to provide accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare to the children and teens in our communities. As an official, Patient-Centered Medical Home, Watchung Pediatrics strives to be the best pediatric practice in New Jersey caring for patients and their families with knowledge, dedication and compassion.