Registered Nurse Part Time Apheresis

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$48 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with CHOP’s Nursing Professional Practice Model, applicable nursing standards, and the scope of practice established by the Nurse Practice Acts of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey. The nurse cares for patients and families across a range of complexity and acuity, provides age- and developmentally appropriate care, and leads patient care within a family-centered care framework. This part-time role requires 12 months of prior RN work experience. The schedule consists of either three 8-hour shifts or two 12-hour shifts, depending on unit needs, plus one on-call day per week and every fourth weekend. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients, develop and revise care plans, coordinate care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, and evaluate and document outcomes. The role includes patient and family education, safe communication and handoffs, evidence-based practice, effective delegation, and participation in quality improvement, professional development, and shared governance activities. The nurse is expected to maintain required licensure, certifications, education, and competencies.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing.
At least one year of RN experience (12 months).
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, or the applicable state Nursing Temporary Practice Permit, upon hire.
CPR certification upon hire 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 file access, patient-facing technology, and clinical communication systems.
Ability to identify, access, critically evaluate, and appropriately apply clinical information.
Ability to navigate electronic health records and clinical information systems, use clinical decision-support tools, and follow confidentiality, security, and privacy requirements.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccine if working in patient care buildings or in a patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate, culturally effective, and developmentally appropriate nursing care using the nursing process.
Gather and synthesize assessment data to determine care plans, communicate pertinent information to the care team, and identify tasks for delegation.
Recognize clinical changes that may indicate patient deterioration and seek appropriate resources, including the CAT team when appropriate.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate all aspects of care.
Develop, implement, and revise outcome-focused patient care plans in partnership with patients, families, and the 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 promote outcomes.
Identify and address ethical dilemmas and moral distress, seeking resources as needed.
Teach patients and families and evaluate and document care delivered during each assigned shift.
Adopt and implement clinical practice changes in own practice.
Document nursing interventions and outcomes according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Follow safe hand-off practices, use error-prevention behaviors, identify safety concerns, and enter safety nets when applicable.
Communicate empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues and encourage patient and family self-advocacy.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings; contribute nursing recommendations and revise care plans in response to care decisions.
Incorporate evidence-based practice into direct care and work effectively with interdisciplinary and ancillary staff, including effective delegation.
Maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Develop clinical judgment and critical thinking, support positive patient and family experiences, and participate in initiatives to improve satisfaction.
Participate in shared governance, Magnet designation activities, quality improvement initiatives, and nursing research or evidence-based practice activities 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 nursing competencies.
Use healthcare information systems, clinical decision-support tools, and quality improvement tools to manage care and evaluate outcomes.
Participate in activities that contribute to improving community health.
Work one on-call day per week and every fourth weekend.