RN Ambulatory (40hrs/week - day shift) AMH, Urology - Abington, PA

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington, MA

4d•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 care team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, provides clinical nursing interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients. The nurse must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice. The role includes evidence-based care, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, clinical documentation, triage, medication and vaccination support, quality improvement, and participation in interprofessional team activities. The nurse is expected to protect patient safety and confidentiality, contribute to a culture of inclusion, and pursue continued professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care 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 partnership-based communication with patients and appropriate delegation 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.
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, and ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge and application of pharmacology in primary care, including medications and preventive immunizations, and familiarity with pharmacology resources.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques and ability to analyze symptoms, make nursing diagnoses or clinical judgments, and triage effectively.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
Attend and successfully complete EMR training and remain proficient with EMR updates and tasking functions.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.

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 implementation of 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 care partners about preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient and care partner interactions and nursing care in the electronic medical record according to organizational standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate patient care, including abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and injections, and management of in-baskets, prior authorizations, and forms.
Oversee clinical care related to the 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 continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within ambulatory interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Create an environment of 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 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
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