RN Clinical Nurse - Nephrology

Tower Health•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I works as a member of the healthcare team within the scope of practice in Pennsylvania and in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care and responses to interventions, while promoting the organization and its services. The role supports patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Duties include monitoring patients’ health, providing education, answering live patient calls, completing prior authorizations, conducting clinical assessments, maintaining quality patient care, performing intakes and triage, taking vital signs, and drawing blood. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; start and end times require flexibility to meet practice needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
At least 1 year of relevant RN experience.
PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License.
Complete and maintain all competencies and trainings required for the role.
Change management skills.
Customer service skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good reasoning skills.
Leadership skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Microsoft Office application skills.
Multitasking skills.
Negotiation skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to prepare and give presentations.
Problem-solving skills.
Project management skills.
Service orientation.
Strategic thinking.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Flexibility in scheduled start and end times to meet practice needs.

Responsibilities

Manage patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.
Monitor patients' health and provide education.
Answer live patient calls and complete prior authorizations.
Assess patients clinically and maintain quality patient care.
Perform patient intakes and triage.
Take vital signs and draw blood.
Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document care and patient responses to interventions.
Work as a member of the healthcare team within the applicable scope of practice and organizational policies.