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　　A Brief OverviewChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a part time Registered Nurse to join the outpatient Neurology position. This position will cover at the Buerger Center and King of Prussia Specialty Care Center. The position will be two, 10 hour shifts.

　　A clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family centered nursing. Provides safe nursing care to the general division population with minimal guidance, and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. Responsible for day-to-day patient care, assessment and treatment in an outpatient office and comply with the administrative policies and clinical protocols as outlined in policy and procedure manual. Administratively responsible to the Site Manager and Ambulatory Nursing Director for nursing practice issues.

　　What you will doPracticeFollows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Synthesizes patient assessment data and recognizes complex situations prior to communicating with care team.Collaborates with family, team members and other caregivers to initiate/update plan of care, patient/family education.Manages care of complex patients utilizing proper prioritization and delegation to appropriate staff.Identifies expected outcomes and revises plan of care when unexpected outcomes arise and begins to use full range of communication as a means of conveying plan.Documentation reflects ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care utilizing current standards, policies and procedures.Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and meets regulatory requirements.Professionalism/LeadershipRole models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursingInteracts with parents/patients and colleagues with respect and dignity while focusing on ideas to improve on the ideal patient experience.Spends the "extra time" with families listening for avenues to improve on the ideal patient experience.Understands the impact of arriving to work on time and predicts challenges and obstacles.Provides an accurate patient status report to members of the team that reflect nursing interventions and patient outcomes.Actively collaborates with other clinical staff to make recommendations on the plan of care.Chairs and/or participates in Specialty Care Shared Governance council(s).ResearchReads nursing articles, analyzes information and initiates staff discussion(s).Assists with data collection in research studies being conducted in work area.Participates in efforts to apply research findings to clinical practice.Can frame a basic research question.LearningAble to identify own learning needs. Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required programs.Applies education and training from internal in-services to daily work to enhance persona nursing knowledge and skills.Attends education programs related to patient population.Utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient population.Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology.Resource ManagementParticipates in promoting quality, efficient and cost effective care.Monitors own usage of supplies and equipment and identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations.Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost efficient manner.Education QualificationsTechnical Diploma Nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree Nursing PreferredExperience QualificationsAt least one (1) year previous RN experience RequiredAt least one (1) year of previous Pediatric RN experience PreferredSkills and AbilitiesComputer CompetencyBasic 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.Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.Information LiteracyDetermines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.Information Management LiteracyNavigation of the electronic health record system.Ability to locate and review specific patient data in variousclinical information systems.Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required orNursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required orRegistered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required orNursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required andBasic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

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