RN PRN MedSurg Days - Tier 2

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics in Philadelphia seeks a professional nurse to apply the nursing process with patient- and family-centered care in ambulatory settings.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, this RN collaborates with providers, supports care coordination, and maintains current PA nursing license. This role emphasizes cultural sensitivity, effective communication, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current PA nursing license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Knowledge of ambulatory care nursing practices.
• Familiarity with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to provide patient- and family-centered care.
• Collaborates with clinic providers and staff to coordinate patient care.
• Implements clinical care pathways and participates in quality improvement.
• Educates patients and families on preventive care and disease management.
• Documents care and patient interactions in EMR per policy.
• Maintains professional nursing standards and licenses.
• Participates in team huddles and responds to patient needs.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing assessment

Effective communication

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

EMR familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Details

Number of Positions in Requisition 1 Job Details With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. As an integral member of the of the ambulatory care clinical team, the nurse effectively collaborates with providers and support staff and provides clinical nursing interventions. S/he communicates effectively and respectfully with patients to address individualized needs and priorities of patients that are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. Must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice.

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. As an integral member of the of the ambulatory care clinical team, the nurse effectively collaborates with providers and support staff and provides clinical nursing interventions. S/he communicates effectively and respectfully with patients to address individualized needs and priorities of patients that are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. Must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice.

Job Duties

• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare
• Collaborates and communicates with the clinic care providers regarding patient care and management; supports efficient and timely communication between primary care providers and specialists.
• Supports implementation of clinical care pathways for common care conditions and participates actively in quality improvement opportunities
• Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communication
• Provides patient, their family/designated care partner(s) education for preventive care, chronic disease management, and medication management, and management of common illnesses treated in the primary care setting
• Documents all patient and their family/designated care partner(s) interactions and clinical care in electronic medical record (EMR) and nursing care given according to organizational standards and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Performs care coordination for patients i.e. abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and other injections, management of in-baskets. (prior authorizations and forms)
• Oversees clinical care essential to the assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of patients’ health and wellness.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patient, their family/designated care partner(s) by following established nursing practices and protocols.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate errors.
• Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and support ethical decision making; uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Functions effectively within ambulatory care inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
• Recognizes patient and their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion and demonstrates skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Actively participates in team huddles/assemblies to provide announcements and clinical operations updates
• Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with the patient and the designated care partner in care and care planning.
• Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Uses the language of partnership with patients, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
• Professionalism Exhibits honesty, confidentiality, and integrity in all activities and communications.
• Attentiveness to detail and effective time management
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAADemonstrates ethical behavior as defined in the ANA Conduct of Conduct for Nurses
• Demonstrates willingness to precept nursing students
• Patient Assessment and Care Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology; ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients to triage appropriately
• Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and health literacy barriersAbility to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery.
• Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge and application of pharmacology as it relates to primary care practice including medications used to treat patients and immunizations for preventive care.
• Knowledge of pharmacology resources/references for professional and patient use.
• Assessment and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and triage patients effectively
• Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic formAttend and successfully complete EMR (Electronic Medical Record) training. Remain proficient and knowledgeable within the EMR including training in updates. Utilize and remain current with the tasking function of the EMR.
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• AHA - American Heart Association
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire experience as a Nurse, in an ambulatory setting

Additional Qualifications

Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification

Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice and research of nursing governance initiatives

Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice and research of nursing governance initiatives

Physical Demands Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

About Jefferson

We invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.