Rn Triage Specialty- Phys

About the Role

Assist with all aspects of delivery of care and support for patients in an outpatient setting at Penn Medicine, a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing the highest level of care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, document, coordinate, and manage patient care according to department and hospital standards, considering age-specific accommodations.
  • Maintain a computerized, evolving plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical plan, and patient needs.
  • Utilize technology including eClinical Works, Meditech, and EMR systems to generate clinical reports and ensure documentation compliance.
  • Provide patient care demonstrating knowledge of physiology, disease pathophysiology, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Implement post-care based on evidence-based practice and document patient responses.
  • Ensure accurate completion of charts, physician orders, and computer entries.
  • Collaborate with office staff to complete procedure protocols and patient education.
  • Avoid unapproved abbreviations in medical records.
  • Intervene to prevent complications in collaboration with physicians.
  • Evaluate, revise, and improve patient care using creative strategies and current research.
  • Perform therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures, including:
    • Medication administration and education (e.g., bridging anticoagulation therapy, new/adjusting medications, diuretic protocols).
    • Initiation and maintenance of oxygen therapy.
    • Obtain accurate vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and pulse-oximetry.
    • Use 2 patient identifiers before interventions/procedures.
    • Update accurate problem and medication lists.
    • Assist patients physically and psychologically.
    • Review lab results and manage medication holds for cardiology procedures.
  • Manage Coumadin Clinic: adjust dosing based on INR results and determine retest dates.
  • Maintain competency in emergency procedures and demonstrate clinical proficiency in crises.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, physicians, family members, and healthcare disciplines to achieve excellence in patient care.
  • Utilize effective interpersonal skills and involve patients/significant others in the plan of care.
  • Communicate test results, instructions, and respond to inquiries.
  • Share pertinent patient information during hand-offs or between departments using SBAR standards.
  • Demonstrate leadership in team building and interpersonal relationships.
• Promote patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines, and OSHA goals.
  • Analyze and prioritize incoming data for providers (e.g., open heart surgery reports, discharge instructions).
  • Arrange services such as mobile lab, visiting nurse services, and follow-up visits.
  • Respond to unusual clinical status by consulting healthcare team members and taking timely action.
  • Maintain equipment and report failures; adhere to quality monitoring procedures.
  • Safely handle drugs and body fluids using standard precautions.
• Actively participate in and support departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.
  • Identify professional goals reflecting strengths and weaknesses and seek improvement.
  • Attend and participate in meetings according to department standards.
  • Support quality initiatives, including core measures, and review policies/procedures periodically.
• Maintain clinical competency according to unit-specific standards.
  • Demonstrate competency in technological skills required for the role and adapt to age-specific patient needs.
  • Maintain technological competence through practice, in-services, and professional conferences.
  • Recognize legal responsibilities and functions within the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania (Required).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Required).

Benefits

Penn Medicine offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including one of the region’s finest prepaid tuition assistance programs, to support employee health and well-being.