RN Ambulatory (40hrs/week - day shift) AMH, Urology - Abington, PA

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care in Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics, using the nursing process to address patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. As part of the ambulatory clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, delivers clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients in ways that account for their individual needs, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes patient assessment, triage, education, care coordination, medication-related care, documentation in the electronic medical record, and participation in quality and safety improvement. The nurse supports coordinated, compassionate care and contributes to effective team communication and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice, specifically Pennsylvania for this position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and how 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 the ability to convey, receive, and interpret information and use partnership-oriented language with patients.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Professionalism, including honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, and effective time management.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA; demonstrates ethical behavior consistent with the ANA Code of Conduct for Nurses.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess, triage, and respond to patient ailments and injuries.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and health-literacy barriers; ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatment, 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 nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment; ability to analyze symptoms and triage effectively.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the stated physical demands of patient care.

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 patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Collaborate and communicate with clinic providers on 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 clinic visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and care partners about preventive care, chronic disease management, medications, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient interactions and clinical 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 other injections, and management of in-baskets, prior authorizations, and forms.
Oversee clinical care related to assessing, promoting, maintaining, and restoring 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 outcome data and improvement methods to support ethical decision-making and continuously improve care quality and safety.
Work effectively on ambulatory inter-professional 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 use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and development; give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Participate in team huddles and assemblies to share announcements and clinical operations updates.
Complete EMR training and remain proficient with the system, its updates, and tasking functions.
Precept nursing students when appropriate.

Benefits

Medical and 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 and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues and others working less than part-time