Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse, East Brunswick

Job Title: Ambulatory Care RN

Location: East Brunswick (EB)

Department Name: Ambulatory Clinic

Req #: 0000246502

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $40.22 - $54.25 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary

The Ambulatory Care RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care through telephonic triage, clinical assessment, care coordination, and direct support to ambulatory health programs. This role ensures timely clinical evaluation, prioritization of patient needs, and adherence to nursing scope of practice, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards.

The RN functions as a clinical decision-maker, utilizing evidence-based triage protocols, nursing judgment, and organizational guidelines to assess patient needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and facilitate safe and effective patient outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

Provide telephonic triage services in accordance with established clinical protocols, nursing scope of practice, and organizational policies.

Assess patient symptoms, severity, and urgency using standardized triage guidelines and nursing judgment.

Provide clinical advice, education, and recommendations within scope of practice.

Escalate urgent or emergent cases appropriately, including directing patients to emergency services when indicated.

Coordinate care with providers, behavioral health teams, pharmacies and other departments to ensure continuity of care.

Coordinate prior authorizations and escalate denials or required clinical changes to providers.

Document all triage encounters accurately, timely, and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.

Schedule urgent, same-day, and follow up appointments based on clinical assessment and provider guidance.

Provide clinical nursing support to physiatry clinics, including assistance during botulinum toxin (Botox) injections.

Assist with clinical oversight and guidance of medical assistants and support staff as needed.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience in pediatric nursing or ambulatory care is preferred.

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required.

License

Current New Jersey RN license.

Job Specific Contacts

Ongoing interactions with patients and families via telephone and in-person.

Physical Demands

Office environment

Working Environment - Additional Comments

A high degree of customer sensitivity is required.

Must be comfortable working with children with a wide variety of complex medical needs.

Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.