RN Ambulatory (40hrs/week - day shift) Pulmonary & Allergy - Center City, PA

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, respecting individual cultural beliefs and values. As part of the ambulatory clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, delivers clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients about their individual needs and priorities. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes evidence-based care during clinic visits and remote encounters; patient education and care coordination; clinical documentation in the electronic medical record; support for quality improvement and care pathways; and participation in interprofessional team operations. The nurse promotes safe, compassionate, coordinated care and contributes to an inclusive environment and continued professional learning.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and collaboration in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication with patients and appropriate delegation.
Professionalism, including honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, effective time management, and adherence to HIPAA and nursing ethics.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess patients and triage appropriately.
Knowledge of patient and care partner education techniques, health literacy barriers, and ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, 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 and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, with the ability to analyze symptoms and triage effectively.
Knowledge of health information documentation and ability to record relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.
Attend and successfully complete EMR training and remain proficient with the EMR, including updates and its tasking function.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).

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 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 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 interactions and clinical care in the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate care, including follow-up of 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 patient health and wellness.
Minimize 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 support ethical decision-making and ongoing improvement in 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 values.
Help create an inclusive environment and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth 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 access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time