RN Ambulatory; PT Family Practice Association - Jenkintown, PA

Overview

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health Primary Care. As an integral member of the primary care clinical team, the primary care nurse collaborates with providers and support staff and provides clinical nursing interventions. S/he communicates effectively and respectfully with patients to address individualized needs and priorities that align with their cultural beliefs and values.

Must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice.

• Integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patients and 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 education for preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, and management of common illnesses treated in the primary care setting
• Documents all patient and family/designated care partner(s) interactions and clinical care in the electronic medical record (EMR) and nursing care given according to organizational standards and applicable regulations
• Performs care coordination for patients (e.g., 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 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 supports ethical decision making; uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve 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 patients and their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion and demonstrates 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

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.

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

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

Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification. Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice and nursing governance initiatives.

Work Shift:
Day shift (United States of America)

Worker Type:
Regular

Employer:
Abington Memorial Hospital

Location: 500 Old York Road, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is Nationally ranked and reimagines health care and higher education to create value, with a large regional presence and extensive healthcare services. Jefferson Health is not-for-profit and serves patients through multiple campuses and outpatient locations. Jefferson Health provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to protected characteristics.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. All colleagues have access to medical insurance, with additional benefits and tuition discounts available under certain conditions. For more benefits information, please .