RN Ambulatory (40hrs/week - day shift) Oral Surgery - Torresdale Campus

Thomas Jefferson University•Northeast Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care in Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. Using the nursing process, the nurse addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting their individuality, cultural beliefs, and values. As part of the ambulatory clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, delivers clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients about their individual needs and priorities. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes evidence-based ambulatory nursing care during visits and through telephone and electronic communications; patient and care-partner education; care coordination and triage; documentation in the electronic medical record; and participation in quality improvement and team activities. The nurse supports safe, compassionate, coordinated care and contributes to an inclusive clinical environment and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma is listed as the minimum qualification.
Current registered nurse license in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Professionalism, including honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, effective time management, and adherence to HIPAA.
Ethical conduct consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess patients and triage appropriately.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and health literacy barriers; ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to primary care, including medications and preventive immunizations, and familiarity with pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and symptom analysis and triage.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
One year of nursing experience in an ambulatory setting.
Ambulatory care nursing certification is encouraged.
Participation in or support of quality, evidence-based practice, and nursing governance research initiatives is expected.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural values into care.
Collaborate and communicate with clinic providers about patient care and management, supporting timely communication between primary care providers and specialists.
Support clinical care pathways and participate in quality improvement opportunities.
Provide evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and their care partners about preventive care, chronic disease, medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient interactions and nursing care in the electronic medical record according to organizational standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate patient care, including abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and other injections, and management of in-baskets, prior authorizations, and forms.
Oversee clinical care related to assessment, promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients’ health and wellness.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices and protocols.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate errors.
Use care-outcome data and improvement methods to support ethical decisions and continuously improve quality and safety.
Function effectively on interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and development.
Participate in team huddles and assemblies to share announcements and clinical operations updates.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Complete EMR training and remain proficient with system updates and tasking functions.
Maintain a current registered nurse license in the state of practice.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per-diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps