Urgent Care Nurse (Per Diem)

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Upper Merion Township, PA

4d•$40 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a per diem Urgent Care Nurse for its King of Prussia Urgent Care. The schedule is 24 hours every third weekend, working 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing who provides safe care to the general unit population with minimal guidance, following identified principles and standards of care. The role includes assessing and managing patients, coordinating care with families and the healthcare team, providing education, documenting care, and supporting quality and efficient Urgent Care operations. The nurse also participates in professional development, research activities, clinical learning, and resource management.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing.
At least one year of RN experience.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, required upon hire.
CPR certification upon hire, issued by an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Computer competency, including basic computer and Microsoft Office use, web browsing, intranet searches, access to documents and shared network files, and use of patient-facing technology and clinical communication systems.
Information literacy, including identifying clinical information needs, accessing and critically evaluating information, applying it to practice, and evaluating outcomes.
Information management literacy, including navigating electronic health records and clinical information systems, using clinical decision support, following confidentiality, security, privacy, and system-use requirements, and collecting clinical data with quality improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Pediatric experience.
Pediatric, urgent care, and/or emergency medicine experience.
Membership in a professional nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to deliver safe care.
Synthesize patient assessment data, recognize complex situations, and communicate with the care team.
Collaborate with families, team members, and other caregivers to initiate or update plans of care, education, and discharge needs.
Manage complex patient care through appropriate prioritization and delegation.
Identify expected outcomes, revise care plans when outcomes are unexpected, and communicate the plan effectively.
Document ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of care according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care that meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Model professional appearance and behavior and interact with patients, parents, and colleagues respectfully.
Listen to families and seek ways to improve the patient experience.
Arrive on time, be prepared to start the shift, and anticipate challenges and obstacles.
Provide accurate patient status reports and participate in rounds, making recommendations about plans of care.
Chair or participate in unit PPM council and potentially participate in departmental PPM council.
Read nursing articles, discuss findings with staff, assist with research data collection, apply research findings to clinical practice, and frame basic research questions.
Identify learning needs, attend required and relevant educational programs, and apply training to daily work.
Use patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
Use healthcare information systems and technology to manage care and outcome data, including Epic registration for arriving patients when assigned to intake coverage.
Promote quality, efficient, and cost-effective care; monitor supply and equipment use and recommend improvements.
Manage time efficiently and fulfill additional roles as assigned to support Urgent Care operations.