Pediatric Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Waynesville, NC seeks a Pediatrics Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and their families. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate nursing care, educating families, and collaborating with pediatric providers and care teams to ensure safe treatment.

Candidates must hold an active RN license and demonstrate strong pediatric clinical judgment and commitment to quality, safety,

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical judgment.
• Medication administration and procedure support skills.
• Excellent communication and family-centered education.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care team.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and support clinical procedures.
• Educate children and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with pediatric providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Use advanced healthcare technology to support patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

RN licensure

Pediatric assessment

Medication administration

Family-centered education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Quality & safety focus

Job description

Pediatrics Registered Nurse provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients and families. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates age-appropriate care, ensuring safe, effective treatment through evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients and develop individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and support clinical procedures
• Educate children and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with pediatric providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Use advanced healthcare technology to support patient care
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications And Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical judgment
• Medication administration and procedure support skills
• Excellent communication and family-centered education
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care team
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ongoing professional development