Primary Care Nurse - Paoli (Full Time)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Paoli, IN

2d•$40 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Primary Care Nurse for its Paoli Primary Care office. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday and includes one evening shift per week and a rotating Saturday shift. Shift timing is based on operational needs. The nurse must be willing to rotate to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster. The Primary Care Nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing who provides safe care to the general patient population with minimal guidance and follows identified principles and standards of care. The role requires competence in caring for patients with moderate to complex health issues. The nurse also assists the Site Manager with administrative issues affecting clinical practice and follows administrative policies and clinical protocols in the policy and procedure manual. For nursing practice issues, the position is administratively responsible to the Site Manager and Ambulatory Nursing Director. The role encompasses patient assessment and care planning, implementation and evaluation; professional leadership; participation in research and learning; and responsible resource management. The nurse collaborates with families and care teams, supports patient and family education, documents care, contributes to quality improvement, and uses clinical information systems and patient-care technology. Two years of nursing, pediatric, and/or primary care experience is preferred.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross, required upon hire.
Computer competency, including basic computer and Microsoft Office use, web and intranet browsing, access to documents and shared network files, and use of patient-facing technology and clinical communication systems.
Ability to identify clinical information needs, access information effectively, evaluate sources critically, incorporate information into clinical practice, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to navigate the electronic health record and clinical information systems, locate and review patient data, use clinical decision-support tools, and follow confidentiality, security, and privacy requirements.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality-improvement tools.
Must be willing to rotate to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment because the position has patient-facing responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
At least two years of nursing experience preferred.
Pediatric experience preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Two years of nursing, pediatrics, and/or primary care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe patient care.
Synthesize patient assessment data and recognize complex situations before communicating with the care team.
Collaborate with families, team members, and other caregivers to initiate or update care plans, patient and family education, and discharge needs.
Manage care for complex patients by prioritizing appropriately and delegating to appropriate staff.
Identify expected outcomes, revise care plans when unexpected outcomes arise, and communicate plans effectively.
Document ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of care according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
Model professional appearance and behavior, and interact respectfully and with dignity with patients, parents, and colleagues.
Listen to families and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience.
Arrive on time and prepared for the shift, anticipating challenges and obstacles.
Provide accurate patient-status reports that reflect nursing interventions and outcomes.
Participate actively in patient-care rounds and make recommendations to care plans.
Chair or participate in unit PPM council and potentially participate in departmental PPM council.
Read nursing articles, analyze information, and initiate staff discussions.
Assist with research data collection and efforts to apply research findings to clinical practice; frame basic research questions.
Identify learning needs, seek learning opportunities, attend required programs, and apply training to daily work.
Attend educational programs related to the patient population and use relevant patient education materials.
Use health care informatics skills and clinical technology to manage patient care and outcome data.
Promote quality, efficient, and cost-effective care.
Monitor supply and equipment usage, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations.
Manage time efficiently to complete direct and indirect care.
Assist the Site Manager with administrative issues affecting clinical practice and comply with office policies and clinical protocols.
Rotate to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster as needed.