Overnight Triage Nurse (Part-Time) at Watchung Pediatrics – Wall Township, New Jersey

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 pay-per-call basis. Overnight shifts earn $40/call on top of a $20 shift stipend. The average night-time shift receives one call, implying an average nightly income of $60. Some nights may result in no calls. Some may result in more.