RN Ambulatory (FT-Day, 40hrs/week) - Breast Cancer - WTS, NJ

About the role

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 diverse patients served by Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics. As an integral member of the ambulatory care clinical team, the nurse collaborates with providers and support staff to deliver clinical nursing interventions, communicates respectfully with patients to meet individualized needs consistent with their cultural beliefs and values, and maintains a current nursing license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient/family preferences and cultural beliefs to deliver optimal healthcare.
• Collaborates and communicates with clinic 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 conditions and participates in quality improvement opportunities.
• Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communication.
• Provides patient and family education for preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, and common illnesses treated in primary care.
• Documents all patient and family interactions, clinical care, and nursing interventions in the electronic medical record (EMR) according to organizational standards and regulatory compliance.
• Performs care coordination, including abnormal results triage, RN verification of vaccinations and injections, and 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 patients and families by following established nursing practices and protocols.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate errors.
• Uses data to monitor care outcomes, support ethical decision-making, and improve quality and safety through design and testing of changes.
• Functions effectively within inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
• Provides safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (specialized diploma required).
• Current nursing license in the state of practice (Pennsylvania).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, including collaboration in care and care planning.
• Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with diverse patient populations.
• Effective communication skills, including transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas and needs with patients and team members.
• Professionalism, including honesty, confidentiality, integrity, and adherence to HIPAA and ethical standards (ANA Code of Conduct).
• Attentiveness to detail and effective time management.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical terminology for patient assessment and triage.
• Ability to educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps, addressing health literacy barriers.
• Knowledge of pharmacology for primary care, including medication administration, immunizations, and pharmacology resources.
• Proficiency in health information documentation, including recording medical histories, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans in the EMR.
• Completion of EMR training and ongoing proficiency, including updates and tasking functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or completion of BSN/advanced degree within 3 years of hire.
• 1 year of experience as a nurse in an ambulatory setting.
• Ambulatory care nursing certification (encouraged).

Additional Qualifications

• Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice, and nursing governance initiatives.
• Encouraged to engage in research and professional development.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs (e.g., pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers).
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking (patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift).
• May be required to perform activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $34.16 to $48.68. The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Schedule

Workday Day shift (United States of America).

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including prescription coverage).
• Supplemental insurance (life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after 1 year of full-time service or 2 years of part-time service).
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts.

All colleagues, including those working less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical insurance.