RN Ambulatory (40hrs/week - day shift)

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care to patients of Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. Using the nursing process, the nurse addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting individual cultural beliefs and values. As an integral member of the ambulatory care team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff and delivers clinical nursing interventions. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes evidence-based nursing care during clinical visits and remote interactions; patient and care-partner education; care coordination; accurate electronic medical record documentation; and participation in quality improvement and team activities. The nurse promotes safe, compassionate, coordinated care and supports patients’ health and wellness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Maintain a current registered nurse license in the state of practice; the posting specifies Pennsylvania (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, including respectful collaboration with patients and designated care partners in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including conveying, receiving, and interpreting information and using 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; maintain HIPAA confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Willingness to precept nursing students.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess ailments and injuries and triage appropriately.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and health-literacy barriers; ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge and application of pharmacology in primary care, including medications and preventive-care immunizations, and familiarity with pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment tools and techniques; ability to analyze symptoms and triage effectively.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Attend and successfully complete electronic medical record training and remain proficient with EMR updates and tasking functions.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

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.
Ambulatory care nursing certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ 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.
Provide evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communication.
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 according to organizational standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate care, including abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and injections, and management of in-baskets, prior authorizations, and forms.
Oversee clinical care that supports 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 improve patient-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 demonstrate 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 integrate appropriate changes into practice.

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 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 per-diem colleagues