Urgent Care Nurse

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Bucks County Specialty Care, PA

12d•$40 - $51

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Urgent Care Nurse for 20 hours per week. The role includes a weekend rotation every three weeks and annual holiday requirements of one summer holiday, one winter holiday eve, and one winter holiday day. The nurse must be flexible to provide coverage at the King of Prussia and/or Bucks County Urgent Care locations based on clinical and operational needs. The Urgent Care 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 requires at least one year of RN experience. Pediatric, urgent care, and/or emergency medicine experience is preferred.

Requirements

Technical Diploma in Nursing.
At least one year of RN experience.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Basic computer skills, including use of patient care devices, computers, software, email, word processing, and shared network file space.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, browse the web and intranet, and access documents.
Ability to navigate clinical communication systems, electronic health records, and clinical information systems.
Ability to identify clinical information needs, access and evaluate information, and incorporate it into clinical practice.
Ability to use clinical decision support tools and locate and review patient data.
Understanding of policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations for clinical information systems.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
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.
Must 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 assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe patient care.
Synthesize patient assessment data, recognize complex situations, and communicate relevant information to the care team.
Collaborate with families, team members, and other caregivers on plans of care, patient and family education, and discharge needs.
Prioritize and delegate care appropriately, including management of complex patients.
Identify expected outcomes, revise plans when outcomes differ, and communicate plans of care.
Document ongoing evaluation and care effectiveness according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide care that meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Model professional behavior and interact with patients, families, and colleagues respectfully and with dignity.
Listen to families and contribute to an ideal patient experience.
Arrive on time, be prepared to start the shift, and anticipate 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 and/or participate in unit PPM council and potentially participate in departmental PPM council.
Read and discuss nursing articles, assist with research data collection, apply research findings to clinical practice, and frame basic research questions.
Identify learning needs, attend required and population-related education programs, and apply training to daily practice.
Use relevant patient education materials and healthcare informatics tools, including electronic health records and clinical information systems.
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 and fulfill additional roles as assigned to support Urgent Care operations.