Technical Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum of 1 year RN experience required; pediatric experience preferred.
Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office and clinical communication systems.
Ability to navigate electronic health records and clinical decision support tools.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Responsibilities
Deliver safe nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Synthesize patient data and communicate effectively with the care team.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to update care plans and provide education.
Manage care for complex patients, prioritizing and delegating tasks appropriately.
Document patient care and outcomes in accordance with standards and policies.
Role model professionalism and promote a positive image of nursing.
Participate in research discussions and apply findings to clinical practice.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
SHIFT: Day (United States of America)
A Brief Overview A clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family centered nursing. Provides safe nursing care to the general division population with minimal guidance, and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. Responsible for day-to-day patient care, assessment and treatment in an outpatient office and comply with the administrative policies and clinical protocols as outlined in policy and procedure manual. Administratively responsible to the Site Manager and Ambulatory Nursing Director for nursing practice issues.
What you will do
Practice
Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Synthesizes patient assessment data and recognizes complex situations prior to communicating with care team.
Collaborates with family, team members and other caregivers to initiate/update plan of care, patient/family education.
Manages care of complex patients utilizing proper prioritization and delegation to appropriate staff.
Identifies expected outcomes and revises plan of care when unexpected outcomes arise and begins to use full range of communication as a means of conveying plan.
Documentation reflects ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care utilizing current standards, policies and procedures.
Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and meets regulatory requirements.
Professionalism/Leadership
Role models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursing
Interacts with parents/patients and colleagues with respect and dignity while focusing on ideas to improve on the ideal patient experience.
Spends the "extra time" with families listening for avenues to improve on the ideal patient experience.
Understands the impact of arriving to work on time and predicts challenges and obstacles.
Provides an accurate patient status report to members of the team that reflect nursing interventions and patient outcomes.
Actively collaborates with other clinical staff to make recommendations on the plan of care.
Chairs and/or participates in Specialty Care Shared Governance council(s).
Research
Reads nursing articles, analyzes information and initiates staff discussion(s).
Assists with data collection in research studies being conducted in work area.
Participates in efforts to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Can frame a basic research question.
Learning
Able to identify own learning needs. Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required programs.
Applies education and training from internal in-services to daily work to enhance personal nursing knowledge and skills.
Attends education programs related to patient population.
Utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient population.
Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology.
Resource Management
Participates in promoting quality, efficient and cost effective care.
Monitors own usage of supplies and equipment and identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations.
Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost efficient manner.
Education Qualifications
Technical Diploma Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Experience Qualifications
At least one (1) year previous RN experience Required
At least one (1) year of previous Pediatric RN experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Computer Competency
Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
Use of shared network file space.
Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
Information Literacy
Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
Information Management Literacy
Navigation of the electronic health record system.
Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.
Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
SALARY RANGE:
$76,100.00 - $97,000.00 Annually
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a pediatric healthcare facility that provides a range of medical services to children and families. The hospital was founded in 1855 and is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CHOP has a team of over 16,000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The hospital offers services such as primary care, specialty care, and surgical services. CHOP is consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the US by U.S. News & World Report.
