RN Ambulatory (day shift, 40hrs/week) - EHN, Fornance Physicians

Jefferson Health Plans•East Norriton Township, PA

7d•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 an integral member of the ambulatory care clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, delivers clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The position supports clinical care through patient assessment, triage, education, care coordination, documentation, and quality improvement. The nurse participates in team huddles, communicates clinical operations updates, and contributes to a safe, inclusive environment and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
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 accurate exchange of information, partnership-oriented communication with patients, and appropriate delegation.
Professionalism, honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, and effective time management; adherence to HIPAA and ANA nursing conduct standards.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess patients and triage ailments and injuries.
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 as it applies to primary care, including medications and immunizations, and familiarity with pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and effective symptom analysis and triage.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
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, is strongly preferred.
One year of nursing experience in an ambulatory setting.
Ambulatory care nursing certification is encouraged.
Participation in or support of quality, evidence-based practice, and nursing governance research initiatives is expected.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
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.
Provide evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during clinic visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications.
Educate patients and designated care partners about preventive care, chronic disease and medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient interactions and 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 care-outcome data and improvement methods to support ethical decision-making and improve quality and safety.
Work effectively within ambulatory interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Foster belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued learning and professional 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 current 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 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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time