RN Ambulatory (40hrs/week - day shift) EHN, Radiation Oncology - Norristown, PA

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

1d•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 a member 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 reflect their individual priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes patient assessment and triage, care coordination, patient and care-partner education, medication-related care, documentation in the electronic medical record, and participation in quality improvement and team activities. The nurse is expected to follow established nursing practices and protocols, support safe and coordinated care, and pursue continued professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and how 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 transmitting, receiving, and accurately 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, and effective time management.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA; demonstrate ethical behavior as defined in the ANA Code of Conduct for Nurses.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess ailments and injuries and triage appropriately.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques, health literacy barriers, and ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge and application of pharmacology relevant to primary care, including medications and 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 effectively.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Willingness to precept nursing students.

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 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 the preferences and cultural beliefs of patients and their designated care partners into care delivery.
Collaborate and communicate with clinic providers regarding 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 clinical 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 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 to monitor care outcomes and support ethical decision-making; apply improvement methods to improve care quality and safety.
Work effectively within ambulatory interprofessional teams and foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, and 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 growth and development.
Participate in team huddles and assemblies to provide announcements and clinical operations updates.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Attend and successfully complete EMR training; remain proficient with EMR updates and current with its tasking function.

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 offering 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