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

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

5d•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 recognize their individual needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes patient assessment, triage, education, medication and injection-related care, care coordination, and documentation in the electronic medical record. The nurse supports evidence-based practice, clinical pathways, quality improvement, and safe, coordinated care. This position is a regular employee role working a day shift for 16 hours per week at the Center City rheumatology location.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 the ability to convey and interpret information accurately and use partnership-oriented language with patients.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Professionalism, honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, and effective time management; adherence to HIPAA and ethical nursing conduct.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess ailments and injuries and triage appropriately.
Knowledge of patient and adult/child education techniques and health literacy barriers; ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and next steps.
Knowledge and application of pharmacology relevant to primary care, including medications and preventive immunizations, and familiarity with pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and techniques and ability to develop nursing diagnoses or clinical judgments, analyze symptoms, and triage effectively.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to attend and successfully complete EMR training and remain current with EMR functionality.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.; frequent to continuous standing and walking; may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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.
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 regarding patient care and management, supporting timely communication between primary care providers and specialists.
Support implementation of clinical care pathways and participate in quality improvement opportunities.
Use evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and their care partners about preventive care, chronic disease and medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient interactions and nursing care in the electronic medical record in accordance with 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 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 decision-making and continuously improve quality and safety.
Function effectively in ambulatory interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and development and participate in team huddles or assemblies to share announcements and clinical operations updates.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Complete EMR training and maintain proficiency, including knowledge of updates and the tasking function.
Maintain a current RN license in the state of practice.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with 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.