Nursing Jobs in Whitman Park, NJ
$81,670 - $104,130 / year
SHIFT: Day (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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Global Patient Services department. This position will be Monday-Friday and the shift will be based off of the operational need. Pediatric experience required. Complex care patient, telephone triage and/or bi-lingual experience preferred. Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of nursing. Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems, as well as complying with the administrative policies and clinical protocols as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals. In addition, 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 and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge. Administratively responsible to the Manager and Nursing Director for nursing practice issues. What you will do Practice Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Anticipates and synthesizes complex assessment data to best determine and influences total plan of care, pertinent data to be shared with care team, and tasks to be delegated. Collaborates with family, team members and other caregivers to coordinate all facets of patient care, planning with the multidisciplinary team. Manages care for complex patients and anticipates needs, delegating care as necessary to other team members. Identifies patient response, communicates changes to physicians, family and other team members and contributes to revised plan of care. Documentation reflects outcomes and appropriate revision of patient care provided and utilizes current hospital standards, policies and procedures. Professionalism/Leadership Role models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of Nursing. Role models how to interact with parents/patients and colleagues using respect and dignity while listening for avenues to improve on the ideal patient experience and anticipate patient/family needs. Demonstrates an understanding of the impact on the team by arriving to work on time; predicts challenges and obstacles and plans for how to minimize a negative impact on the patient/ family and colleagues. Provides an accurate patient status report to members of the team that reflects nursing interventions, patient outcomes and alterations to plan of care. Chairs and/or participates in unit/departmental Shared Governance councils. Facilitates and promotes change in the unit environment with a focus on improving the ideal patient experience. Leads unit improvements and measures outcomes. Assures that staff incorporates professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements into nursing care provided. Research Reads, analyzes and synthesizes nursing and other scholarly articles and research studies; shares knowledge with unit staff in a formal format. With assistance applies research findings to clinical practice. Seeks opportunities to participate in research studies or answer simple research questions. Learning Identifies learning needs of self and others and assists in the development of a learning plan. Applies education and training from departmental in-services and external sources to unit practices to enhance Nursing practice. Assists in developing and utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient population. Participates in development/ presentation of staff education programs geared to meet unit and select departmental needs. Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology. Resource Management Participates in promoting quality, efficient and cost effective care. Monitors own usage of supplies and equipment/identify opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations. Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost efficient manner. Additional responsibilities for the Specialty Care Site Nurse Provides oversight for clinical care provided at the site Creates staff assignments with consideration for staff skill and patient-provider needs. Provides opportunities for staff to practice to the full scope of licensure or certification. Assures regulatory compliance and readiness at the state, federal, and all other applicable regulatory agencies. Executes site plans to improve patient/family experience by identifying trends and establishing systems for improvement. Coaches and supports clinical staff in providing evidence-based, outcome-focused ambulatory care. Takes the lead in onboarding new clinical staff, coordinating orientation, and ensuring confirmation of needed competencies. Partners with the site manager to manage clinical (non-provider) staff performance through coaching, counseling, goal setting, anecdotal and annual performance appraisals. Creates a work climate that achieves high-level staff engagement, measured through department-specific metrics. Leads collaborative efforts for patient population-based outcomes through clinical practice, education, research/evidence-based practice, and consultation. Responds to all patient medical and behavioral emergencies, and ensures team's readiness to respond. Acts as Safety Coach and leads incident investigations and remediation plans. Acts as the Infection Prevention and Control lead at the site. Education Qualifications Technical Diploma Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience Qualifications At least three (3) years pediatric experience Required 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 various clinical 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 Basic 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 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: $81,670.00 - $104,130.00 Annually 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. 
$86,356.01 - $123,056.83 / year
Job Details With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse uses the nursing process 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. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse with certification in this specialty (CWON or CWOCN). He/she functions independently and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide specialized care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence concerns in the acute care setting. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse influences patient care both directly, through the provision of hands-on care, and indirectly, by serving as an educator, consultant, researcher, or administrator guiding the provision of optimal patient care to patients with wound, ostomy, or continence concerns. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for inpatients. Job Description Interacts with co-workers, patients, their families/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates evidence based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care. Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that is useful, understandable and affirming. Participates in patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for outpatients with wound and/or ostomy care needs. In this role, teaching and support is given to the patient and/or caregiver. She/He provides care for stomas, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and fecal and urinary incontinence. The CWON or CWOCN Nurse provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management and teaching of patients with complex skin care needs, and guidance for selection of related product formulary. Provides specialized knowledge and skill to assist physicians and nursing staff with the management and teaching of patients with ostomies or patients with complex skin care needs. Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care. The Certified Wound Continence and Ostomy Nurse provides mentoring for hospital staff in relation to these issues and assists in setting guidelines for patient care. These services and processes are performed in accordance with standards of care and hospital guidelines. Leads, coordinates and carries out a wound care shared governance committee which includes collection and reporting of data such as incidence, prevalence, and pressure injury prevention interventions. Conducts product review related to wound and ostomy care collecting recommendations, evaluations and development of protocols for utilization. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Demonstrates effective use of conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues. Demonstrates efficient prioritization and time management skills. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelors of Nursing required; Masters in Nursing preferred AND Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in medical-surgical nursing Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; BLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices; Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) required. Salary Range $86,356.01 to $123,056.83 Annual The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address 18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, 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 
