Primary Care Nurse - Drexel Hill (Part Time)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Upper Darby, PA

11d•$40 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Primary Care Nurse for its Drexel Hill Primary Care office. The position requires 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. With minimal guidance, the nurse provides safe care to the general unit population and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. The role includes caring for patients with moderate to complex health issues and assisting the Site Manager with administrative matters that affect clinical practice. The nurse follows the administrative policies and clinical protocols in the policy and procedure manual and is administratively responsible to the Site Manager and Ambulatory Nursing Director for nursing-practice issues. The role encompasses nursing-process-based care, professional leadership, participation in research and learning activities, and responsible management of clinical resources. Patient-facing employees and employees working in patient-care buildings must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license from the Pennsylvania State Licensing Board or the New Jersey State Licensing Board, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, issued by an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Computer competency, including basic computer and Microsoft Office use, web browsing, intranet searches, document access, shared network file space, patient-facing technology, and clinical communication systems.
Information literacy: determine clinical information needs; access information effectively; evaluate sources critically and incorporate information into practice; and evaluate outcomes.
Information management literacy, including navigating the electronic health record and clinical information systems, using clinical decision-support tools, complying with confidentiality, security, and privacy requirements, and collecting clinical data with quality-improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Pediatric experience.
Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to deliver safe 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 plans of care, patient and family education, and discharge needs.
Prioritize and delegate appropriately when managing care for complex patients.
Identify expected outcomes, revise care plans when unexpected outcomes arise, and communicate the plan using a full range of communication methods.
Document ongoing evaluations and the effectiveness of care according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care consistent with professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
Model professional appearance and behavior, and treat patients, parents, and colleagues with respect and dignity.
Listen to families and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience.
Arrive on time and ready to start the shift, anticipating challenges and obstacles.
Provide accurate patient-status reports reflecting nursing interventions and outcomes.
Participate in patient-care rounds and recommend changes to the plan of care.
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 help apply research findings to clinical practice; frame basic research questions.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue learning opportunities, attend required programs, and apply training to daily work.
Attend education programs relevant to the patient population and use relevant patient-education materials.
Use health-care informatics and information systems to manage patient care and outcomes, and to support evidence-based decisions.
Promote quality, efficient, and cost-effective care.
Monitor personal use of supplies and equipment, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations.
Manage time efficiently to complete direct and indirect care.
Comply with clinical policies and protocols and assist the Site Manager with administrative issues affecting clinical practice.
Rotate to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster as needed.
Receive an annual influenza vaccine if working in a patient-care building or in a patient-facing role.