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Nursing Jobs in Norristown, PA

Endo Unit Specialist RN (FT - Day) - Torresdale

Job Details The Unit Specialist is an RN who assumes an expanded role within the unit. Based on knowledge and experience, the individual in conjunction with the nursing leadership in the OR helps establish standards for the assigned specialties, acts as a liaison for the surgeons, facilitates case flow, assists in the orientation and training of OR personnel, and helps maintain adequate par levels of equipment, supplies, and implants within the surgical specialties. The Unit Specialist assumes responsibility for remaining knowledgeable of procedures, surgical and nursing techniques for area of specialization and seeks ways to incorporate that knowledge into daily practice. Job Description Job Duties Teaches Perioperative nursing by functioning in both the scrub and circulating roles. Completes orientation skills and experience checklists on new personnel. Completes documentation regarding nursing personnel competency regarding specialty skills and equipment. Works with the OR nursing leadership team to establish nursing standards for patient care within the assigned specialty. Conducts formal and informal in-service presentations as needed to assist OR staff with skills maintenance. Participates in unit and hospital continuing education programs. Serves as a technical resource person to other team members and OR personnel. Demonstrates good communication skills with surgeons, nursing staff, and OR nursing leadership. Works cooperatively toward positive problem solving. In conjunction with OR nursing leadership, establishes an orientation and education plan for the specialty. Develops annual objectives for the specialty. Serves as liaison between vendors and surgeon needs. Develops, in conjunction with Nurse Manager, Unit Performance Improvement Programs Assists with policy creation and implementation Minimum Qualifications Specialized Diploma graduate of an accredited school of Nursing 2 years diversified Perioperative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency with focus in surgery specialty Enhanced surgical knowledge RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey or RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room - Competency & Credentialing Institute Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Additional Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. VALUES AND HABITS Put People First Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work. Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration. Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully. Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others. Do What's Right Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results. Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why. Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes. Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices. Pursue Excellence Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth. Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others. Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities. Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Jefferson Health Northeast Primary Location Address 10800 Knights Road, 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. For more benefits information, please click here

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA

$47.15 - $56.72 / hour

SHIFT: Rotating (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview The Special Delivery Unit (SDU) is a vital resource for women and families facing complicated pregnancies due to fetal anomalies By being located within a pediatric hospital, the SDU is uniquely positioned to offer seamless, integrated care that spans both maternal and neonatal needs, which is a significant advantage for families dealing with fetal anomalies. Here’s what sets the SDU apart: Focus on Fetal Anomalies : The SDU’s emphasis on supporting women carrying babies with fetal anomalies means they offer highly personalized care tailored to complex pregnancies. This could involve early diagnosis, close monitoring, and advanced medical interventions to support both mother and child. Comprehensive Care Across the Continuum : The unit doesn't just provide care during labor and delivery; it supports women before, during, and after childbirth. This holistic approach ensures that mothers have access to the right specialists, resources, and emotional support at every stage of their pregnancy. World’s First Pediatric Hospital-based Birthing Facility : Being located in a pediatric hospital allows the SDU to provide immediate access to pediatric specialists if needed, ensuring a smooth transition for babies who require intensive care or surgery after birth. State-of-the-Art Facilities : The two operating rooms dedicated to cesarean sections and fetal surgeries help accommodate the unique needs of the pregnancies being managed in the SDU. The 15-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) rooms provide a nurturing environment for the mothers to labor and recover, while also allowing flexibility for individual care plans. The two infant stabilization rooms ensure that babies born with complications are immediately stabilized by the neonatal team. Skilled, Multidisciplinary Team : The staffing of experienced labor and delivery nurses, a 24-hour obstetrician and certified nurse midwife, and obstetrical technologists ensures that the team is equipped to handle high-risk deliveries. The backup maternal-fetal medicine physician and the availability of pediatric specialists enable a coordinated approach to addressing both maternal and fetal care needs. Compassionate, Individualized Care : The SDU's approach seems centered around not just medical intervention, but also providing compassionate care, which is critical for families facing such difficult circumstances. The emotional and psychological support for these mothers and families is as important as the physical care provided. The Clinical Nurse practices at the level of an advanced beginner to expert practitioner of professional nursing in accordance with, and guided by the CHOP Nursing Professional Practice Model. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients and families and progresses to caring for those with the most complex problems/highest acuity in the designated clinical area. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care. Care is delivered through RN leadership for patient care within the framework of family-centered care. The Clinical Nurse adheres to the organizational and nursing department mission, vision, and values. S/he practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics; the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice; practice standards of applicable specialty nursing organizations; and CHOP developed standards of nursing practice. The professional nurse practices within the defined scope of practice designated by the Nurse Practice Acts of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey, depending on the assigned work site. What you will do Clinical Practice Follows the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally effective care. Gathers and recognizes/synthesizes assessment data to determine the patient/family plan of care, pertinent data to be shared with care team, and tasks to be delegated. Recognizes and/or seeks resources to recognize clinical changes that are indicative of patient deterioration; utilizes the CAT team when appropriate. Collaborates with the patient, family and multidisciplinary team to coordinate all facets of patient care. Develops, implements and/or revises the patient’s plan of care on admission and during the course of the hospitalization. Plans of care are outcomes focused and include goals as well as required interventions. Plans are developed in partnership with the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary care team. Care is coordinated across the continuum – understands and utilizes case management resources. Consistently follows evidence based practice bundles and nursing standards/procedures to provide nursing care that eliminates preventable events of patient harm and promotes excellent patient outcomes. Recognizes and addresses situations which present ethical dilemmas and/or moral distress. Takes steps to actively address the situation. Seeks resources as needed to resolve the situation. Demonstrates competence in teaching patients/families and progresses to an expert educator of patients/families. Evaluates and documents the care provided on each assigned shift. Accountable for the rapid adoption and implementation of clinical practice changes into own practice. Communication Documents the evaluation of nursing interventions and outcomes of nursing care utilizing hospital standards, policies and procedures. Consistently follows safe hand-off practices as defined in patient care standards and procedures. Utilizes and exemplifies safety behaviors for error prevention. Identifies potential safety concerns and communicates with unit leadership as appropriate. Enters safety nets when applicable, including good catch/near miss situations. Effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and good listening skills are used to empathically communicate with patients/ families, and colleagues. Encourages patient/family self-advocacy. Collaboration Demonstrates effective teamwork as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, fostering and exemplifying a culture of respect. Recognizes/addresses situations where disrespectful collaboration may impact patient care and/or create non-collaborative relationships. Seeks resources as needed to resolve situations involving incivility and/or disrespect. Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or meetings and makes recommendations to the plan of care that reflect nursing goals, interventions, and expected outcomes. Revises the plan of care according to the patient care decisions made on rounds. Incorporates evidence based practice into direct clinical care in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Develops and implements effective partnerships with members of the ancillary staff; delegates tasks effectively to assure comprehensive nursing care is provided. Develops and sustains professional, well- boundary, therapeutic relationships with patients and families in which all actions are in the best interest of the patient and family and there is no personal gain at the patient/families expense. Professional Development Models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of professional nursing. Expands clinical judgment and critical thinking skills with increased experience o Demonstrates mastery of the principles of Family Centered Care, including dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration. Demonstrates understanding of optimal patient/family experiences and incorporates into care delivery. Has a working knowledge of patient/family experience results (NRC Picker) at the unit and organizational level. Participates and/or leads in initiatives to improve satisfaction scores. Practices within a shared decision making environment. Familiar with and participates in Shared Governance council activities at the unit and/or department level. Progresses to leading council activities at the unit and/or department levels. Familiar with Magnet designation and the Magnet Model of transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge and innovations, and empirical outcomes. Participates in ongoing designation activities such as serving as a unit based Magnet champion. Demonstrates fiscal stewardship: o Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost-effective manner o Conserves unit and organizational resources; assures supplies are not wasted or misused. o Does not incur incidental overtime. o Understands the implications of the cost of staffing decisions. o Identifies observed opportunities for cost savings. Well informed about the Professional Advancement Program (PEAK) and considers the opportunity to participate. Demonstrates healthcare informatics competency to manage patient care, outcome data, and current and emerging healthcare technology. Understands nursing sensitive outcomes and knows how to navigate the nursing scorecard. Participates and/or leads improvement initiatives to improve outcomes. Identifies own learning needs and actively assures learning needs are met. o Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required programs. o Maintains CEU’s for nursing licensure. o Maintains compliance with mandatory education and annual nursing competencies. Recognizes individual preferences regarding an environment of constant change and understands change management. Develops effective methods to cope with and incorporate learning from a fast-paced, ever changing environment. Understands the principles and methodology of quality improvement; progresses to participating in and/or leading QI initiatives at the unit or organizational level. Understands and contributes to the science of nursing: o Develops a sense of inquiry. o Reads articles pertinent to the patient population. o Performs literature reviews. o Develops clinical questions and advances understanding and application of evidence based practice. o Understands the nursing research process and utilizes resources to participate in research projects. Participates in activities that contribute to improving the health of the community. Education Qualifications Technical Diploma Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience Qualifications At least one (1) year Labor and Delivery RN experience. Required At least two (2) years Prior experience in Labor and Delivery Nursing Preferred Skills and Abilities 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. Basic use of patient facing technology (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. Information Literacy Determines 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 Literacy Navigation 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 Certifications Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $47.15 - $56.72 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.