RN Clinical Nurse - Nephrology

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a Clinical Nurse I to join the healthcare team in PA. You will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document care, responding to patient needs and interventions.

The role supports the hospital's mission and service quality. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, educating families, triage, and performing vitals and blood draws. Competitive benefits are offered along with career growth opportunities in a Magnet-designated

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• PA Registered Nurse license or Temporary Practice Permit required.
• 1+ years of relevant RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care assessment and maintain quality patient care.
• Intakes and triage; vitals and blood draws.
• Answer live patient calls and complete prior authorizations.
• Monitor patients and provide health education.
• Manage chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

Skills

Change management

Customer service

Detail oriented

Communications skills

Interpersonal skills

Reasoning skills

Leadership

Medical terminology

Office skills

Multitasking

Project management

Service orientation

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

PA RN license or Temporary Practice Permit

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse I functions as a member of the healthcare team in a manner consistent with their scope of practice in Pennsylvania in concert with the policies and procedures of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children The Clinical Nurse I is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation of care provided, and patient response to interventions. The Clinical Nurse I promotes image enhancement of the organization and its service.

• Manage chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease
• Monitor patients' health and providing education
• Provide clinical care assessment and maintain quality patient care
• Intakes and triage
• Vitals and blood draws
• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse I functions as a member of the healthcare team in a manner consistent with their scope of practice in Pennsylvania in concert with the policies and procedures of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children The Clinical Nurse I is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation of care provided, and patient response to interventions. The Clinical Nurse I promotes image enhancement of the organization and its service.

• Manage chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease
• Monitor patients' health and providing education
• Answer live patient calls, complete prior authorizations
• Provide clinical care assessment and maintain quality patient care
• Intakes and triage
• Vitals and blood draws

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

#STC

Qualifications

Schedule

Mon - Fri 8:30a - 5p. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

• 1+ years of relevant RN experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License

Required Skills

• Change Management
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work- take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour

About The Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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