Registered Nurse

ChesPenn Health Services•Upper Darby, PA

About The Position

ChesPenn is seeking a self-motivated, skilled nurse to support the residents and preceptors who provide primary and prenatal care at our Center for Family Health at our Upper Darby location. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a dynamic community health practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to everyone who needs health services. The Registered Nurse supports ChesPenn’s mission to provide quality health care for all community members by coordinating healthcare services and promoting healthy behavior through patient education and care. The RN's role includes supervision of medical assistant staff.

Requirements

RN required
Three (3) years in nursing or related field
Current Pennsylvania Nursing Registration
Current flu vaccine required
3+ years' nursing experience, preferably in ambulatory care or community health
Understanding of demographics of medically under-served communities
Strong computer skills, including experience in an EMR environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve as a supportive member of a health care team
Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standard
Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a licensed automobile, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing services, including but not limited to; assessment, triage of walk-in and telephone patients, case management, planning of care and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well being
Manage chronic and acute health problems under protocol
Counsel clients on management of their illness while listening to their concerns, fears, and complaints
Conduct educational sessions for all patients
Administer and monitor medications, treatments, injections, immunizations, and PPD testing, as needed, to assist in the provision of care
Perform EKGs, blood glucose tests, and other procedures
Perform venipunctures
Dress wounds
Perform emergency care and routine first-aid
Provide on-going patient education, counseling, follow-up, and advocacy
Act as liaison for patient in respect to their care with specialists, consultants, other provider offices, laboratories, and insurance companies
Refer clients needing further assessment or case management of episodic and chronic medical, surgical, podiatry, optometry, dental, psychiatric and other health problems identified through assessment
Supervise and support medical assistants
Provide follow-up on identified needs from quality assurance
Participate in case conferences and other team activities
Travel to various ChesPenn locations as requested
Maintain confidentiality of clinical records and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff members, and all other guests at the health center
Document all patient contacts, case updates, and referrals in the medical record according to established protocols and standards
Collect and organize patient data
Prepare reports for various organizations requesting information on the patient’s medical care
Conduct chart audits for collection of clinical measures data
Assist with inventories of medical supplies, medications, durable medical equipment, emergency equipment and immunizations
Conduct laboratory paperwork as required
Participate in meetings and committees to ensure the delivery of quality health care
Coordinate medical services to ensure quality delivery of care to adults, pediatrics, and women’s health care patients
Communicate all pertinent organizational information to reporting staff
Oversees CLIA regulations
Follow requirements for State and local reporting of reportable diseases