Registered Nurse Part Time Apheresis

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Worcester, MA

3d•$48 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with the CHOP Nursing Professional Practice Model and applicable nursing standards, ethical codes, and Pennsylvania or New Jersey scope-of-practice requirements. The role requires at least 12 months of prior RN work experience and involves caring for patients and families, progressing from advanced-beginner to expert practice and managing increasingly complex or high-acuity needs. Care is age- and developmentally appropriate, family-centered, and coordinated with the interdisciplinary team. The schedule consists of either three 8-hour shifts or two 12-hour shifts, depending on unit needs. On-call coverage is required one day per week and every fourth weekend. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients, develop and revise plans of care, provide and evaluate interventions, educate patients and families, communicate changes and safety concerns, and coordinate care across the continuum. The role also includes professional development, participation in quality improvement and shared governance activities, responsible stewardship of resources, and use of clinical information systems.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing.
At least one year of RN experience.
Current Pennsylvania or New Jersey Registered Nurse license or temporary practice permit upon hire.
CPR certification upon hire from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification.
Computer competency, including basic computer and Microsoft Office use, web and intranet browsing, shared network file access, patient-facing technology, and clinical communication systems.
Ability to identify clinical information needs, access and evaluate information, and appropriately incorporate it into clinical practice.
Ability to navigate electronic health records and clinical information systems, use clinical decision-support tools, follow privacy and security requirements, and collect clinical data using quality-improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Prior experience in pediatrics or the relevant area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, culturally effective, age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Gather and interpret assessment information to develop patient and family plans of care, share pertinent information with the care team, and determine appropriate delegation.
Recognize clinical changes that may indicate deterioration, seek appropriate resources, and use the CAT team when indicated.
Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
Develop, implement, and revise outcome-focused plans of care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate care across the continuum and use case-management resources.
Follow evidence-based practice bundles, nursing standards, and procedures to prevent patient harm and support positive outcomes.
Recognize and address ethical dilemmas and moral distress, seeking resources when needed.
Teach patients and families and evaluate and document care provided during assigned shifts.
Adopt and implement clinical practice changes in the nurse's own practice.
Document nursing interventions and outcomes according to hospital standards and follow safe handoff practices.
Use safety behaviors, identify and communicate potential safety concerns, and submit safety-net reports when applicable.
Communicate empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues, and encourage patient and family self-advocacy.
Contribute to respectful interdisciplinary teamwork, patient-care rounds, and care-plan recommendations and revisions.
Incorporate evidence-based practice into direct care and partner effectively with ancillary staff, delegating tasks to support comprehensive care.
Maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Pursue professional development, maintain continuing education and required competencies, and identify and address learning needs.
Participate in shared governance, Magnet activities, patient-experience initiatives, quality improvement, research, and community health activities as appropriate.
Manage time and organizational resources cost-effectively, avoid incidental overtime, and identify opportunities for savings.
Use healthcare technology and clinical information systems to manage patient care and outcome data.