Head Nurse - Obstetrics jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Obstetrics and Gynecology Office Nurse ( Ob Gyn RN )

SUMMARY OF JOB:

The PCP office nurse is a Registered Nurse who must be able to perform all aspects of the nursing process under the Professional Nursing Law. He/she functions as a coordinator and liaison of care between the patient and HRPAS physicians. The PCP Office Nurse develops an assessment of the patient's problem based on written and/or electronic communication and review of the electronic medical record.  He/She utilizes clinical judgment, knowledge, critical thinking and experience to direct communication with the patient and to be guided in assessment, planning and intervention regarding the urgency of the patient's symptoms/need, from instruction for self care to escalation with high priority to the physician.  The PCP Office Nurse will participate in all Population Health initiatives, including but not limited to, Annual Wellness Visits, pre-visit planning and coordination for patients upon discharge from a hospital or medical facility, and pre-visit triage to include the identification and closure in gaps of care.The PCP Office Nurse communicates, as appropriate, with the patients, PCP physicians and others involved in the patient's care, the patient's clinical condition and testing results. The PCP office nurse serves as a liaison, educator, health counselor, and patient advocate, and functions within individual patient needs, physician orders, Redeemer Health policy and procedures, standards of care and the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Registered licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

3 years of ambulatory experience required 

Excellent written and verbal communication

Must meet satisfactory completion of orientation and competency validation within probationary period

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Registered licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania