RN Ambulatory (Day shift, 40hrs/week, oncology experience preferred) EHN, Medical Oncology

Jefferson Health Plans•559 W. Germantown Pike, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory provides patient- and family-centered nursing care in Jefferson Health ambulatory clinics. The nurse applies 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 clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff, provides clinical interventions, and communicates respectfully with patients about their individualized care needs and priorities. A current nursing license in the state of practice is required. The role includes evidence-based care during clinic visits and through telephone and electronic communication; patient and care-partner education; care coordination and triage; documentation in the electronic medical record; and participation in quality improvement and clinical operations. The nurse helps promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care and contributes to an inclusive team 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 and planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey and interpret information and use partnership-oriented language with patients.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to team members.
Professionalism, honesty, confidentiality, integrity, attention to detail, and effective time management; adherence to HIPAA and ethical nursing conduct.
Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology and ability to assess patients and triage ailments and injuries appropriately.
Knowledge of education techniques and health-literacy barriers, and ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps to patients and care partners.
Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to primary care, including medications and preventive 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, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Attend and successfully complete electronic medical record training; remain proficient with EMR updates and tasking functions.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse license for the state of Pennsylvania.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, stand and walk frequently to continuously, and perform role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is 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.
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 patient and 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.
Provide evidence-based ambulatory nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communication.
Educate patients and care partners about preventive care, chronic disease, medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
Document patient interactions and nursing care in the electronic medical record according to organizational standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate care, including follow-up for abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and other injections, and management of in-baskets, prior authorizations, and forms.
Oversee clinical care that supports the assessment, promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patient 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 outcome data and improvement methods to support ethical decisions and improve the quality and safety of 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.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and development; participate in team huddles or assemblies and communicate 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 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 access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps