Registered Nurse - Neuromuscular

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers dedicated to advancing pediatric care. This Registered Nurse position supports the Neuromuscular team in an outpatient setting, providing family-centered nursing care to pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver safe care
• Synthesize patient assessment data and recognize complex situations prior to communicating with the care team
• Collaborate with family, team members, and other caregivers to initiate and update plans of care and patient/family education
• Manage care of complex patients utilizing proper prioritization and delegation to appropriate staff
• Identify expected outcomes and revise plans of care when unexpected outcomes arise
• Document ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care using current standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements
• Role model appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursing
• Interact with parents, patients, and colleagues with respect and dignity while focusing on improving the patient experience
• Provide accurate patient status reports reflecting nursing interventions and patient outcomes
• Actively collaborate with clinical staff to make recommendations on the plan of care
• Chair and/or participate in Specialty Care Shared Governance council(s)
• Read nursing articles, analyze information, and initiate staff discussions
• Assist with data collection in research studies conducted in the work area
• Participate in efforts to apply research findings to clinical practice
• Identify own learning needs and seek opportunities to meet them
• Attend all required education programs and apply training to daily work
• Utilize patient education materials relevant to the patient population
• Demonstrate healthcare informatics competency to manage patient care, outcome data, and emerging technology
• Promote quality, efficient, and cost-effective care
• Monitor supply and equipment usage, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations
• Manage time to accomplish direct and indirect care in a cost-efficient manner

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• At least one (1) year previous RN experience (required)
• At least one (1) year previous Pediatric RN experience (preferred)
• Neurology and/or pediatric experience preferred

Skills

• Computer competency: basic use of computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports), Microsoft Office (Word, spreadsheets, presentations, Skype), web browsing, intranet search, document access, shared network file space, patient-facing technology (IV pumps, point-of-care devices, CR monitors), clinical communication systems
• Information literacy: determine clinical information needs, access information effectively, evaluate sources critically, incorporate into practice, evaluate outcomes
• Information management literacy: navigate electronic health record system, locate and review patient data in clinical information systems, use clinical decision support tools, understand confidentiality/security/privacy regulations, 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) — upon hire (required) OR Registered Nurse (New Jersey) — New Jersey State Licensing Board — upon hire (required) OR Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) — upon hire (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) — issued through an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross) — upon hire (required)

Pay

Salary range: $76,100.00 – $97,000.00 annually (full-time). Part-time pay adjusted accordingly. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the noted range.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday (shift based on operational need).