RN Ambulatory; PT Family Practice Association - Jenkintown, PA

The Professional Nurse in Jefferson Health Primary Care uses the nursing process to provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care, addressing the needs of a diverse patient population.

• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients' families/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, their family/designated care partner(s) education for preventive care, chronic disease management, 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 (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 to patient, 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; uses 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 patient and their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's 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
• Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice and research of nursing governance initiatives

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required (BSN or advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred)
• 1+ years experience as a Nurse in an ambulatory setting preferred
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice
• BLS required according to organizational guidelines/policies
• Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification

Workday Day (United States of America)

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

• Comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans
• Tuition assistance, voluntary benefits, group rates on insurance and discounts
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service

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.