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

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory provides patient- and family-centered nursing care in Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. The nurse uses the nursing process to address patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, while respecting individual cultural beliefs and values. As part of the ambulatory clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, provides clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients and their designated care partners. A current nursing license in the state of practice is required. The position involves evidence-based ambulatory care, patient education, care coordination, clinical documentation, and participation in quality improvement. The nurse contributes to safe, compassionate, coordinated care and effective interprofessional teamwork, and is expected to pursue continued professional growth and support nursing governance initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and how to collaborate respectfully with patients and designated care partners in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully 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 and ANA ethical conduct 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 child and adult education techniques and health literacy barriers; ability to identify learning priorities and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery 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 nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment; 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.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
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 of Science 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 preferred.
Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ 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 nursing interventions during clinical 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 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 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 data and improvement methods to monitor care outcomes and continuously 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 values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional learning and development.
Participate in team huddles or 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.
Participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice, and nursing governance initiatives.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
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
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time