RN Ambulatory (FT-Day, 40hrs/week) - Spine Division - Center City, PA

About the role

The Registered Nurse will be supporting the spine division and growth of the spine and brain metastases program. 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.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of patients.
• Acts as an integral member of the ambulatory care clinical team, collaborating with providers and support staff and providing clinical nursing interventions.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients to address individualized needs and priorities consistent with cultural beliefs and values.
• Maintains a current nursing license in the state of practice.
• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patient and family/designated care partner preferences, and cultural beliefs and values for optimal healthcare delivery.
• 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 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 and family/designated care partner education for preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, and management of common illnesses treated in the primary care setting.
• Documents all patient and family/designated care partner interactions and clinical care in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensures nursing care meets organizational standards and applicable regulations.
• Performs care coordination for patients, including 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 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 process outcomes and support ethical decision making; applies improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Functions effectively within ambulatory care inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
• Recognizes patients and families in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion and demonstrates problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and