Subspecialty Practice Nurse III

Hours per week: 40
Shift: Between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM

About the Role

• Outpatient experience
• Provide care for patients during clinic visits
• Interact with patients and families throughout the care process
• Coordinate follow-up appointments
• Support the overall clinic workflow
• No laboratory or IV responsibilities
• Triage phone calls related to non-urgent clinical questions

Responsibilities

• Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of nursing
• Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems, complying with administrative policies and clinical protocols
• Demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and division goals
• Serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees
• Participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge
• Administratively responsible to the Manager and Nursing Director for nursing practice issues
• Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Anticipates and synthesizes complex assessment data to influence the total plan of care
• Collaborates with family, team members, and other caregivers to coordinate all facets of patient care
• Manages care for complex patients, delegating care as necessary to other team members
• Identifies patient response, communicates changes to physicians, family, and other team members, and contributes to the revised plan of care
• Documentation reflects outcomes and appropriate revision of patient care provided, utilizing current hospital standards, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Three (3) years pediatric experience
• Registered Nursing License or active Temporary Practice Permit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or State of New Jersey, depending on the assigned work location (can practice with a temporary practice permit for 6 months)
• BLS Certification issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification (e.g., American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Active membership in a professional nursing organization
• Nursing diploma

Skills

• Basic use of patient-facing technology such as IV pumps, point-of-care devices, CR monitors
• 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
  • Navigation and use of clinical communication systems

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options