Primary Care Nurse - West Chester

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•West Chester, PA

10d•$40 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Primary Care Nurse for its West Chester Primary Care office. The shift will be based on operational need. The role is for a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing who provides safe nursing care to the general patient population with minimal guidance and follows identified principles and standards of care. The nurse must demonstrate competence in caring for patients with moderate to complex health issues, assist the Site Manager with administrative issues affecting clinical practice, and comply with the office’s administrative policies and clinical protocols. The position is administratively responsible to the Site Manager and Ambulatory Nursing Director for nursing practice issues and requires willingness to rotate to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; works with families and care teams on plans of care, education, and discharge needs; and manages complex care through prioritization and delegation. The role also includes professional leadership, participation in research and learning activities, use of clinical information systems, and responsible management of time, supplies, and equipment. Two years of nursing and pediatric experience are preferred.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing.
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, required upon hire.
Computer competency, including basic computer and Microsoft Office use, web browsing, intranet searches, document access, and shared network file space.
Ability to use patient-facing technology and navigate clinical communication systems.
Ability to identify needed clinical information, access and evaluate information critically, and incorporate it into clinical practice.
Ability to navigate the electronic health record, locate patient data in clinical information systems, use clinical decision support tools, and follow confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations.
Ability to collect clinical data using 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 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 plans of care, patient and family education, and discharge needs.
Manage complex patients by prioritizing care and delegating appropriately.
Identify expected outcomes, revise plans of care when outcomes are unexpected, and communicate the plan effectively.
Document ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of care according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care that meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Model professional conduct and interact respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues.
Listen to families and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience.
Provide accurate patient status reports and participate in patient care rounds and recommendations for plans 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 learning needs, attend required programs, apply training to practice, and use relevant patient education materials.
Use health care informatics, electronic health records, clinical information systems, and outcome data to manage and evaluate patient care.
Promote quality, efficient, and cost-effective care; monitor supply and equipment use and recommend improvements.
Manage time to accomplish direct and indirect care efficiently.
Rotate to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster.