RN Clinical Practice - Pulmonology

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, part of the Tower Health system, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pulmonology team. The RN will conduct assessments, develop care plans, administer treatments, and document patient responses in a pediatric setting.

The role involves care coordination, patient education, and support for specialty medications, with travel between main campus and satellite offices. Monday–Friday schedule with flexible start/end times.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a PA Registered Nurse with BLS and PALS certifications.
• Peds experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care and responses to interventions.
• Coordinate care across the healthcare team and with policies of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
• Provide patient and family education on conditions and treatments.
• Travel between main campus and satellite offices as needed.
• Assist with prescription refills, triage calls, and clinic flow management.
• Authorize specialty medications and manage related documentation.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary

The RN 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 RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation of care provided, and patient response to interventions. The RN promotes image enhancement on the organization and its service.

Travels between main campus and satellite offices

Prescription refills

Telephone triage

Manage clinic flow and patient care (e.g. injections of specialty meds, etc).

Authorizations of specialty meds (e.g. Lupron, testosterone, growth hormone, diabetes supplies, etc).

Patient education (e.g. diabetes, other endocrine disorders, etc.)

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!

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Qualifications

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8a - 4:30p. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.

Dept: Pulmonology

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

• Experience required
• Peds experience preferred

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License
• BLS Certification
• PALS Certification

Required Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

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.