Urgent Care Nurse

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•New Britain Township, PA

9d•$40 - $51

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Urgent Care Nurse for 20 hours per week. The position provides pediatric, family-centered nursing care to the general unit population with minimal guidance, following established principles and standards of care. Coverage may be needed at the King of Prussia and/or Bucks County Urgent Care locations based on clinical and operational needs. The schedule includes a weekend rotation every three weeks and annual holiday requirements of one summer holiday, one winter holiday eve, and one winter holiday day.

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 from 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.
Basic computer competency, including use of a mouse, keyboard, printer, and USB ports.
Basic use of Microsoft Office applications, web browsing, intranet search, document access, and shared network file space.
Ability to use patient-facing technology such as IV pumps, point-of-care devices, and cardiac monitors.
Ability to navigate and use clinical communication systems and electronic health records.
Ability to identify needed clinical information, access it efficiently, critically evaluate information and sources, apply it to clinical practice, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to locate and review patient data in clinical information systems and use clinical decision support tools effectively.
Understanding of policies and procedures and confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations for clinical information systems.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccine if working in patient care buildings or in a patient-facing role.
Flexibility to provide coverage at the King of Prussia and/or Bucks County Urgent Care locations based on clinical and operational needs.
Availability for a weekend rotation every three weeks and the required annual summer and winter holidays.

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

Deliver safe nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Synthesize patient assessment data, recognize complex situations, and communicate with the care team.
Collaborate with families, team members, and caregivers to initiate or update care plans, patient and family education, and discharge needs.
Prioritize and delegate care for complex patients to appropriate staff.
Identify expected outcomes, revise care plans when outcomes are unexpected, and communicate plans effectively.
Document ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care that meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Promote a positive image of nursing and interact respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues.
Listen to families and seek ways to improve the patient experience.
Arrive on time and prepared for the shift, anticipating challenges and obstacles.
Provide accurate patient status reports reflecting nursing interventions and outcomes.
Participate in patient care rounds and recommend updates to the plan of care.
Chair or participate in unit PPM council and potentially participate in departmental PPM council.
Read nursing articles, analyze information, and initiate staff discussions.
Assist with data collection for research studies and apply research findings to clinical practice.
Frame basic research questions.
Identify learning needs, pursue learning opportunities, attend required programs, and apply education and training to daily work.
Attend education programs relevant to the patient population and use appropriate patient education materials.
Use healthcare informatics, computers, patient care devices, clinical information systems, and electronic health records to manage patient care and outcome data.
Register arriving patients in Epic to support intake coverage as assigned.
Promote quality, efficient, and cost-effective care.
Monitor supply and equipment use, identify opportunities for improvement, and make recommendations.
Manage time efficiently for direct and indirect care.
Fulfill additional roles as assigned to support Urgent Care operations.