RN Ambulatory (PT, day shift - 27hrs/week) - Antenatal Testing - Washington Township, NJ

Jefferson Health Plans•Washington Township, NJ

1d•$37 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory provides patient- and family-centered nursing care in Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. As an integral member of the clinical team, the nurse uses the nursing process to address patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, while respecting each patient’s cultural beliefs and values. The nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, communicates respectfully with patients, and provides clinical nursing interventions. A current nursing license in the state of practice is required. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences into care delivery. The nurse provides nursing interventions during clinic visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications; educates patients and care partners; coordinates care; documents interactions and care in the electronic medical record; and contributes to quality improvement, patient safety, and effective team operations. This is a part-time, regular position for 27 hours per week on the day shift. The listed pay range is $36.57–$52.12 per hour; the hiring rate depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Current RN license in the state of practice; the listed licensure requirement is RN – Licensed Registered Nurse_PA – State of Pennsylvania.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, including respectful collaboration with patients and designated care partners in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully and 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, adherence to HIPAA, and ethical conduct consistent with the ANA Code of Conduct for Nurses.
Willingness to precept nursing students.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess ailments and injuries for appropriate triage.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and health literacy barriers; ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and next steps in recovery.
Knowledge of pharmacology in primary care, including medications and preventive immunizations, and familiarity with pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, with ability to analyze symptoms and triage patients effectively.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Successfully complete EMR training and remain proficient with the EMR, including updates and its tasking function.
Ability to meet the stated 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, is 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 patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into healthcare delivery.
Collaborate and communicate with clinic care 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 clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and care partners about preventive care, chronic disease and medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient and care partner 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 assessment, promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patient health and wellness.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices and protocols.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate errors.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that 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 patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use 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.

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