Lead RN Ambulatory (FT-Day, 40hrs/week) - JUP, OB/GYN Overhead - Center City, PA

Job Details

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
AND
Experience:
2 years of experience in Nursing
Leadership experience preferred


Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
BLS/ ACLS Certification and Current State Nursing License

Job Description

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Lead Ambulatory Registered Nurse oversees the daily clinical operations and clinical care of patients in the ambulatory setting 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. In collaboration with nursing and service line leadership, s/he has operational authority and responsibility for the training and oversight of clinical staff. S/he is responsible for maintaining quality and regulatory standards as it pertains to nursing practice in primary care, patient and staff satisfaction, developing effective teams, implementing staffing models, and serving as an administrative link between the RN, the medical assistant teams and clinical and administrative leaders.  Additionally, supports the daily operations of the ambulatory clinic by acting as a clinician and providing direct clinical care.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Provides training and oversight to clinical staff (registered nurses and lead medical assistants where applicable) and conducts performance evaluations, works with supervisor to help manage time and attendance and initiate corrective action when appropriate.
• In conjunction with site managers/leaders, shares accountability for standardized onboarding process and competencies; assists less experienced nurses and staff with developing this skill.
• Facilitates and/or provides continuing education to staff and patients. Facilitates and trains team nurses and medical assistants to be effective communicators with patients, families and staff. 
• Demonstrates decision making and leadership activities and ethical behaviors in accordance with policy and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and HIPAA guidelines.  
• Responsible for all training, staff competency, and independent evaluation of staff to ensure total and effective service provision to patients, staff, and physicians.
• Facilitates and participates in patient-centered care, including evaluation, coordination, and general clinical assistance to providers to achieve high quality care and efficient use of resources, in accordance with scope of nursing services.
• Manages professional behavior and coaches’ team members in partnership with leadership and HR to address concerns
• Aware of nursing trends, NSI and BPA’s in ambulatory care setting, mentors nurses to create and implement process improvement measures in clinical practice to promote healthy outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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