Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Family Medicine - $40-61 per hour at ChristianaCare
Avondale, PA 19311
About the Job
ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Family Medicine for a nursing job in Avondale, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Family Medicine
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support our Primary Care Practice located in Kennett Square, PA.
As part of a team of Registered Nurses, this role provides phone triage support for 4-5 primary care practices within the regional pool.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8AM-5:00PM
- No holidays, weekends, or late hours
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients virtually or on-site within the practice, including knowledge of growth development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and provide care needed
- Participates in a relationship-based care approach to care delivery
- Performs Nurse Visits such as Annual Wellness Visits, Advance Care Planning and Transitional Care Management calls and disease management
- Performs point of care tests, EKG’s and other tests as directed by clinicians
- Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition
- Answers and responds to telephone messages under the direction of the provider
- Assists providers in examinations or procedures
- Functions as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff to provide accurate communication
- Collaborates with team members to provide a smooth, organized and efficient flow of patients
- Responds to patient crises situations
- Assures adequate coverage within unit when needed
- Provides patient education and wellness counseling
- Performs medication history
- Supports the work of LPN and/or MA
- Assists with staff education and evaluation of clinical competencies for new and existing employees (MA & LPN)
- Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are properly trained to support patient and provider.
- Performs chart audits or has designee assist with chart audits
- Randomly shadows clinical support staff to ensure appropriate care is provided
- Supports the site by acting as the liaison for JCAHO, POCT, Tracer monitor for Safe Practice Behavior Monitoring (SPBM) tools & JCAHO Tracers
- Administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs, and performing routine treatments and procedures prescribed by the physician when needed.
- Keeps current with policies and procedures and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Participates in special projects
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing
- RN license or eligible for licensure in the state Delaware and Pennsylvania
- Two years’ experience as a RN, physician office experience preferred
- BSN preferred; ADN considered with agreement of completion of BSN in 3 years
Special Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state in which the work is performed
- BLS certification required
Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume for consideration.
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ChristianaCare Job ID #JR74102. Posted job title: Rn Clinic Family Medicine, Kennett Square, Pa
About ChristianaCare
Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve.
From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 403b retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Cancelation protection
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Discount program
