Registered Nurse II, Infectious Disease Outpatient

Registered Nurse II (RN) – Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – Burnet and Liberty Campuses. This part‑time role (32 hours/week, FTE 0.8) is day shift Monday‑Friday with a flexible off day, primarily based at the Base Campus with secondary duties at Liberty (half day one week).

We provide specialized care for pediatric patients with complex infectious diseases and immunologic concerns. This role combines direct patient care with comprehensive care coordination and offers the opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients and families navigating complex medical conditions.

• Coordinate care for patients with complex infectious disease conditions, including:
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Immunocompromised patients
  • Transplant patients who are not immunized
  • Patients requiring long‑term or high‑risk antibiotic therapy
  • Patients with PICC lines
  • Infants born to mothers with positive HIV screening
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and families
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among providers, pharmacists, home care services, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support treatment adherence, patient education, follow‑up appointments, and ongoing care management
• Monitor laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and treatment plans

• Provide direct nursing care within the outpatient clinic setting
• Perform patient assessments, administer treatments, and evaluate patient responses
• Assist with medication management, patient teaching, and procedural support
• Promote safe, evidence‑based, family‑centered care

• Compliance – Sustain understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards; support leadership in compliance efforts; ensure timely fulfillment of certifications and safety college requirements; communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership.
• Interprofessional Practice – Demonstrate consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model in all aspects of practice.
• Clinical Inquiry & Performance Review – Follow standards and guidelines; implement clinical changes and research‑based practices; identify learning needs; engage in self‑appraisal, peer review, and goal setting for professional development.
• Systems Thinking – Identify and apply relevant components; support patient and family through care coordination; monitor and comply with safety and departmental policies.
• Patient Care – Integrate age‑specific and culturally inclusive concepts in patient care.
• Team Collaboration – Participate in shared decision‑making; contribute to council decisions and shared governance.
• Clinical Judgment – Collect data; follow protocols; document care and outcomes; anticipate future needs; facilitate patient and family learning using teach‑back.
• Advocacy & Moral Agency – Advocate for patient and family; assess ethical conflicts; represent patient when needed; incorporate cultural inclusion into care.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex outpatient environment.
• Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from an accredited institution must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete it within 5 years.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Foreign graduates must have license validated through Tru Merit per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Outpatient, infectious disease, infusion, transplant, or care coordination experience.
• Experience with medically complex or immunocompromised patients.
• Familiarity with central line care and long‑term antibiotic management.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability