Registered Nurse Part Time- Pulmonary Unit

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$48 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse in the Pulmonary Unit provides professional nursing care to pediatric patients and their families, from advanced beginner to expert practitioner, in accordance with CHOP’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and applicable nursing standards. The 34-bed unit cares for patients of all ages with pulmonary and complex medical needs, including technology-dependent patients, patients with compromised lung function, and general pediatric patients. Nurses provide age- and developmentally appropriate, family-centered care and may progress to caring for patients with the most complex problems and highest acuity. The unit emphasizes high-quality care, teamwork, critical thinking, and an inclusive, supportive culture. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts and every third weekend. The role requires at least one year of RN experience. A nursing technical diploma is required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and prior pediatric or specialty experience are preferred. A qualifying Pennsylvania or New Jersey RN license or temporary practice permit and hands-on-verified CPR certification are required upon hire.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience.
Technical Diploma in Nursing.
Required upon hire: Registered Nurse license or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit from Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Required upon hire: CPR certification from 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, shared network files, patient-facing technology, and clinical communication systems.
Ability to determine clinical information needs, access and critically evaluate information, and apply it to practice.
Ability to navigate electronic health records and clinical information systems, use clinical decision support tools, and locate and review patient data.
Understanding of confidentiality, security, and privacy requirements for clinical information systems.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, compassionate, culturally effective nursing care using the nursing process.
Gather and synthesize assessment data to establish the patient and family plan of care, identify information to share with the care team, and determine tasks to delegate.
Recognize or seek resources to identify clinical deterioration and use the CAT team when appropriate.
Coordinate patient care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, including across the continuum of care.
Develop, implement, and revise outcomes-focused plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Follow evidence-based practice bundles, nursing standards, and procedures to prevent patient harm and promote 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 each assigned shift.
Adopt and implement clinical practice changes in personal practice.
Document nursing interventions and outcomes according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures; follow safe hand-off practices.
Use safety behaviors, identify and communicate potential safety concerns, and enter safety reports when applicable, including good catches and near misses.
Communicate empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues, and encourage patient and family self-advocacy.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary care team, participate in rounds and meetings, and contribute nursing recommendations to the plan of care.
Incorporate evidence-based practice into direct care and delegate tasks effectively to ancillary staff.
Build and maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Develop clinical judgment and critical thinking, support family-centered care, and contribute to initiatives that improve patient and family experience.
Participate in shared governance, Magnet designation activities, and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
Manage time and resources cost-effectively, avoid incidental overtime, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Maintain nursing licensure continuing education, mandatory education, and annual competency requirements; identify and address learning needs.
Use healthcare informatics and clinical systems to manage patient care and outcomes, and contribute to nursing-sensitive outcome improvement.
Develop inquiry and evidence-based practice skills, use relevant literature and research resources, and participate in activities that improve community health.