Urgent Care Nurse (Per Diem)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•King of Prussia, PA

1d•$40 - $51

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, using identified principles and standards of care. The role includes direct nursing care, patient and family education, care coordination, documentation, professional participation in unit activities, research support, ongoing learning, and resource management. The nurse may also register arriving patients in Epic to support intake coverage as assigned. Employees with patient-facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

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 through an organization requiring hands-on, instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (for example, 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 and intranet searches, document access, shared network file space, patient-facing technology, and clinical communication systems.
Information literacy: determine what clinical information is needed, access it effectively, evaluate information and sources critically, apply it to clinical practice, and evaluate outcomes.
Information management literacy: navigate electronic health records and clinical information systems; locate and review patient data; use clinical decision-support tools; understand relevant policies, confidentiality, security, and privacy requirements; and collect clinical data using quality-improvement tools.
Receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment if working in patient care buildings or in a patient-facing role.

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

Follow the nursing process to deliver safe care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Synthesize patient assessment data and recognize complex situations before communicating with the care team.
Collaborate with families, team members, and other caregivers to initiate or update plans of care, patient and family education, and discharge needs.
Manage care for complex patients through appropriate prioritization and delegation.
Identify expected outcomes, revise care plans when unexpected outcomes arise, and communicate the plan using the full range of communication methods.
Document ongoing evaluation and the effectiveness of patient care according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
Model appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursing; interact respectfully and with dignity with patients, parents, and colleagues.
Listen to families and seek opportunities to improve the patient experience.
Arrive on time and ready to begin the shift, anticipating challenges and obstacles.
Provide accurate patient status reports reflecting nursing interventions and patient outcomes.
Participate in patient care rounds and recommend updates to the plan of care.
Chair or participate in unit PPM council and, as applicable, departmental PPM council.
Read nursing articles, analyze information, and initiate staff discussions.
Assist with research data collection and help apply research findings to clinical practice; frame basic research questions.
Identify learning needs, seek learning opportunities, attend required and population-related education programs, and apply training to daily work.
Use patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
Use healthcare informatics, electronic health records, clinical information systems, and relevant technology to manage 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 and recommend improvements.
Manage time efficiently for direct and indirect care.
Fulfill additional roles as assigned to support Urgent Care operations.