Staff Nurse - GYNONC Full Time - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA

Description

Job ID 9209347
Location Center City, Philadelphia
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Responsibilities
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse provides nursing care to the patients of the clinical outpatient site for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This individual works under the direction of the physician/ faculty member.
CORE FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
· Assists the physician with duties related to the outpatient Ob/Gyn office, for example, take blood pressure, weight and enter information into the EMR. 
· Works with CRNP's to provide intake instructions to the Obstetrical patient. 
· When assigned to the Family Planning Division, interacts with patients that will require contraception instructions. 
· Attends Family Planning Council meetings on an as needed basis. 
· Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University. 
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:
· Oversees the Medical Assistants while working with them in the outpatient setting 
· Ability to diffuse patient concerns before the Nurse Manager arrives 
· Performs other duties as assigned. 
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required. 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
Active RN license
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
This individual should have knowledge of Electronic Medical Record – Allscripts preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Skill in written and verbal communication
Closing Statement
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals provide excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educate the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and are committed to discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.
Thomas Jefferson University is composed of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Jefferson Schools of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy and Population Health. The University enrolls more than 3,700 future physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals. Founded in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College, the Sidney Kimmel Medical College is one of the largest private medical schools in the nation, with among the largest living alumni group.
As an academic medical center, we are dedicated to excellence in patient care, patient safety and the quality of the healthcare experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals among the best hospitals in the nation, in Cancer, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology and Urology. Begun in 1825, the Hospital now has 955 licensed acute care beds, with major programs in a wide range of clinical specialties. Services are provided at five locations--the main hospital facility and the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, both in Center City Philadelphia, Methodist Hospital and the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia and Jefferson at Voorhees in South Jersey.
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Par Reference Code
123786

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