RN Ambulatory (day shift - 16hrs/week) JUP, Rheumatology - Center City

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory provides patient- and family-centered nursing care in Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. Using the nursing process, the nurse addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, respecting individual cultural beliefs and values. As an integral member of the ambulatory clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, delivers clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes evidence-based care during clinic visits and remote interactions; patient and care-partner education; care coordination, triage, and documentation in the electronic medical record; and participation in quality improvement and team activities. The position is listed as a day-shift role for 16 hours per week, at Jefferson University Physicians’ Center City location in Philadelphia.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate with patients and designated care partners in care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey and interpret information and needs, use partnership-oriented language with patients, and delegate respectfully and appropriately.
Professionalism, honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, and effective time management; adherence to HIPAA and nursing ethical standards; willingness to precept nursing students.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries for appropriate triage.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques and health literacy barriers; ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and next steps.
Knowledge of pharmacology in primary care, including medications and preventive-care immunizations, and of professional and patient pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, symptom analysis, and effective triage.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; and role-specific activities such as 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.
Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification.
Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice, and nursing governance research initiatives.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural beliefs 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.
Use evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during clinic visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and 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 care, including follow-up on abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and 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 improve care quality and safety.
Work effectively within ambulatory interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional learning 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.
Maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice.
Attend and successfully complete EMR training and remain proficient with EMR updates and tasking functions.

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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time