RN Ambulatory (FT - Day, 40hrs/week) - Gastroenterology - Center City, PA

Jefferson Health - Philadelphia, PA

Job Title: RN Ambulatory (FT - Day, 40hrs/week) - Gastroenterology - Center City, PA

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Shift: Workday Day

Work Type: On-Site

Location

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City: Philadelphia

State: PA

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Job Responsibilities

Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
Collaborates and communicates with primary care providers regarding patient care and management; supports efficient and timely communication between primary care providers and specialists.
Supports implementation of clinical care pathways for common primary care conditions and participates actively in quality improvement opportunities.
Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communication.
Provides patient and their family/designated care partner(s) education for preventive care, chronic disease management, and medication management, and management of common illnesses treated in the primary care setting.
Documents all patient and their family/designated care partner(s) interactions and clinical care in electronic medical record (EMR) and nursing care given according to organizational standards and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Performs care coordination for patients such as abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and other injections, management of in-baskets, prior authorizations, and forms.
Oversees clinical care essential to the assessment, promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patients’ health and wellness.
Minimizes risk of harm to patient and their family/designated care partner(s) by following established nursing practices and protocols.
Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate errors.
Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and support ethical decision making; employs improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Functions effectively within primary care inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
Recognizes and respects the preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values of patients and their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.
Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
Actively participates in team huddles/assemblies to provide announcements and clinical operations updates.
Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical nursing interventions
Patient education
Care coordination
Electronic medical record documentation
Ambulatory care nursing

Preferred Skills

Ambulatory care nursing certification
Quality improvement experience

Requirements

Experience: 1+ years’ experience as a Nurse in an ambulatory setting preferred

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred

License & Certification:

Current RN licensure in state of practice
BLS required based on organizational guidelines/policies

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Competitive pay
Health and retirement benefits
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Educational benefits
Financial and mental health resources

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Facility Details

Name: Jefferson Health

Description: Jefferson Health is the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serving patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Specialties:

Healthcare

Mission: Jefferson is reimagining health care to create unparalleled value, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients.