LPN Ambulatory (FT-Day, 40hrs/week) - Warminster, PA

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the primary care clinical team, the primary care 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. 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 primary 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 primary 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 primary 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.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• BLS required based on organizational guidelines/policies
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• 1+ years’ experience as a Nurse, in an ambulatory setting preferred

Nice To Haves

• BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred
• Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification
• Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice and research of nursing governance initiatives

Responsibilities

• 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 primary 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 primary 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 primary 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.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree