RN PRN Maternal Infant

Job Details

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the
uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical psychological emotional and social needs of the diversity of patients
served by Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. As an integral member of the of the ambulatory care clinical team the nurse
effectively 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 of patients that are consistent with their cultural
beliefs and values. Must maintain a current nursing license in the state of practice.

Job Description

Education - Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required

Education - Preferred BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire

Experience - Preferred experience as a Nurse in an ambulatory setting Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Required Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with the patient and the designated care partner in care and care planning. Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively. Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members. Professionalism Exhibits honesty confidentiality and integrity in all activities and communications. Attentiveness to detail and effective time management Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAADemonstrates ethical behavior as defined in the ANA Conduct of Conduct for NursesDemonstrates willingness to precept nursing students Patient Assessment and Care Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology; ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients to triage appropriately Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and health literacy barriersAbility to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patients condition the treatment and medications suggested and given and the next steps in the patients recovery. Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge and application of pharmacology as it relates to primary care practice including medications used to treat patients and immunizations for preventive care. Knowledge of pharmacology resources/references for professional and patient use. Assessment and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and triage patients effectively Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods ability to record medical histories symptoms vital signs medications diagnoses treatment plans procedures tests and medical results in written or electronic formAttend and successfully complete EMR (Electronic Medical Record) training. Remain proficient and knowledgeable within the EMR including training in updates. Utilize and remain current with the tasking function of the EMR.

Licenses and Certifications - Required BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association RN - Licensed Registered NursePA - State of Pennsylvania

Additional Qualifications Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification Expected to participate in or support quality evidence-based practice and research of nursing governance initiatives

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of America

Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a 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 as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to 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. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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