RN Ambulatory (FT-Day, 40hrs/week - Oncology experience highly preferred) - Villanova Center

Jefferson Health Plans•Radnor Township, PA

2d•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 while respecting their individual cultural beliefs and values. As an integral member of the ambulatory clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, delivers clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully and effectively with patients. A current nursing license in the state of practice is required. The role includes care coordination, patient education, assessment and triage, documentation in the electronic medical record, and participation in quality improvement and team activities. The nurse supports safe, compassionate, coordinated care and continued development of ambulatory nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate 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 needs, partnering with patients, and appropriately delegating to team members.
Professionalism, including honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, effective time management, HIPAA compliance, and ethical conduct consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and triage appropriately; knowledge of nursing and medical terminology.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and health-literacy barriers, and ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners about 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 assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, symptom analysis, and patient triage.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Willingness to precept nursing students.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is highly preferred.
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 is preferred.
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 patient and family/designated care partner preferences and cultural beliefs 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.
Use evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and their designated 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 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.
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 outcomes and continually improve patient-care quality and safety.
Contribute effectively to ambulatory interprofessional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Foster 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.
Attend and successfully complete EMR training and remain proficient with EMR updates and tasking functions.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
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 per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps