Clinical Nurse - Pulmonary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced full-time pediatric clinic nurse to support a team of 1–2 providers in a busy pulmonary clinic.

The role focuses on education, care coordination, and family support for children with general pulmonary issues and chronic conditions. Typical hours are 8 AM–5 PM, with potential 4/10 workdays after orientation and limited WFH for admin tasks after six months.

Qualifications

• Two year ADN or four year BSN or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or enrollment in RN to BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments across age groups and conditions.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate care transitions.
• Document in the medical record and communicate with the care team.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Mentor students and new staff as needed.
• Support the clinic team with administrative tasks when appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Patient education

Education

ADN/BSN/Diploma in Nursing

RN to BSN pathway

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Posting Note: Our Pulmonary Clinic is looking for an experienced full-time nurse to join the team. In this role, you will support a group of 1 - 2 providers, and patients who visit the clinic on a regular basis for care. Because of the specialty, we are looking for a nurse with a minimum of 2+ years of experience. You will be working in the clinic alongside the providers. This is a small team of medical professionals who work primarily with children who have general pulmonary issues and neuromuscular (DMD, SMA), and there will be a large number of patients with chronic asthma problems. Incumbent will be the point person for the patients when they come in, and offer education, and solutions to the needs of the patient and their families. This position is M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM; Manager may consider 4/10's after orientation, and performance based. After 6 months, may offer one day a week of WFH for admin work. This is one of our busier clinics, but the best part is that the clinics have NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS and NO CALL!!! This position will be located at our primary hospital in Central Phoenix. NO New Grads, please.

This position, in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family, coordinates and promotes patient health utilizing evidence-based practice in the delivery of professional nursing care across the care continuum. This position advocates for the patient and family adhering to nursing and medical plans of care, regulatory standards, and organizational values.

Position Duties

• Utilizes multiple platforms to complete a nursing assessment of patients and their families consistent with age and condition, including physical, psychological, social, developmental, and educational factors. Synthesizes and analyzes data to determine nursing diagnoses, prioritize needs, and develop a nursing plan of care.
• Implements plans of care in accordance with regulatory and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides health education related to health promotion and the management of acute and chronic health conditions including skills required to maintain and restore health. Coordinates care and manages care transitions within the organization and the community, working collaboratively with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote positive outcomes and prevent complications. Advocates for patients and families, offering support and guidance related to navigating ambulatory services and processes, resource management, and community-based services. Partners with patients and families to establish realistic goals and expectations.
• Continually evaluates patient understanding and response to the plan of care. Shares observations and assessment outcomes with healthcare team, patient, and family to ensure timely communication and understanding of health status, progress, and ongoing needs. Modifies nursing diagnoses and plan of care based on re-evaluation. Documents in the medical record.
• Facilitates the delivery of safe patient care, monitoring quality and regulatory indicators, and working with leaders to identify process improvement opportunities. Supervises patient care activities of assigned team members and delegates activities appropriate to knowledge, skill, and competency. Provides timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures, therapeutic environment, and team members performance level, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing required activities within establish parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage, and documentation standards, regulations, and requirement.
• Fosters a positive learning environment by modeling best practices and patient-centered care while providing guidance, training, and support to students and new employees through mentorship, clinical instruction, and knowledge sharing.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Two year (ADN) degree in nursing, a four year degree (BSN) in nursing, or a Diploma Nursing degree. Required Yes No 2. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program. Preferred Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Pediatric experience. Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. Required Yes No 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Required Yes No 3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within 90 days of entry into the position for select departments. Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly 10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree