35 jobs found in Philadelphia

Job Summary The surgical/trauma unit is a 46-bed unit located on the same floor as the perioperative complex. Nurses provide care to patients in the following surgical specialties: general surgery, orthopedic surgery, ENT surgery, urologic surgery, liver and kidney transplant surgery. The unit is the designated non-ICU trauma unit that supports our Level 1 trauma center. Patients arrive on the unit from various locations throughout the hospital including direct admissions, post-operatively, and interdepartmental transfers with a high percentage from the Emergency Department. The unit strives to provide a seamless transition throughout the perioperative complex for surgical patients. May be filling multiple requisitions. 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...

Job Summary A dedicated group of nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, medical assistants, perioperative and anesthesia technicians, and administrative support staff collaborate to provide state of the art family-centered perioperative care for more than 20,000 patients each year. Patients from all over the world undergo both straightforward and complex surgical procedures on a daily basis twenty-four hours each day in a 21 room intraoperative suite. Trainees in all disciplines develop skills that allow them to further the care of children and research efforts and form the foundation for new and innovative perioperative care. Prior Operating Room nursing experience strongly preferred. This requisition may be filling multiple positions . 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...

Job Summary The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a growing 65 bed, blended acuity, multidisciplinary unit. The PICU serves critically ill children and their families who require the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. These advanced technologies include, but are not limited to, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide and heliox therapies as well as Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Equipped with advanced technology, nursing care is dedicated to improve survival, hasten recovery, minimize disability and relieve pain and suffering from critical illness and injury in a safe, humane, and respectful manner. Conditions that commonly cause critical illness and injury include respiratory failure, severe infection, poisoning, drug overdose, trauma, extensive surgery, congenital anomalies and immunological disorders. This requisition may be filling multiple positions. The Clinical...

Job Summary The Harriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia utilizes the latest technology to provide care for sick newborns and infants. Our nurses are part of an incredible team that includes top neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. You’ll play an essential role in providing the best care for a child, while working with cutting-edge solutions. N/IICU nurses are active participants in cutting-edge research in neonatology, surgery and pediatric subspecialty care, along with supporting deliveries in our Special Delivery Unit. The N/IICU is currently 100 beds spread over 5 individual units, each with its own manager and leadership team. Applications to this requisition include all 5 NICU units. Opportunities available for rotating or night shift positions. This requisition may be filling multiple positions. The Clinical Nurse practices at the level of an advanced beginner to expert practitioner...

Job Summary The Cardiac Center Referral Nurse Navigator and Outreach Specialist will provide guidance,oversight, and coordination to the following activities: Represents patients and families coming to CHOP from local, regional and national,and international sources including referring physicians, hospitals, community at-large,and other ancillary agencies by coordinating their care. Works independently to develop patient, family and provider relationships and achieve targeted goals. Coordinates patient care services and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families and referral sources, from initial contact to discharge. Works with the Cardiac Center Outreach and Referral Manager and Service Line Director to assist in the development and implementation of outreach activities for the Cardiac Center. Job Responsibilities 1. Patient Navigator Responsibilities Coordinates care with referring clinicians, patients, and...

Job Summary The Clinical Nurse III - Cardiothoracic Surgery safely delivers care as a competent-to-proficient practitioner of nursing. The Nurse III, at this level, demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems —specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. In addition, the nurse demonstrates clinical leadership skills by contributing to standards of care and unit goals. The nurse serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees. He/she participates in endeavors to increase knowledge. Job Responsibilities Competently scrubs on complex congenital heart cases. Makes daily staffing assignments. Participates in collection of specimens for clinical research projects. Identifies research projects that influence nursing practice in the Cardiac OR....

Job Summary The Progressive Care to ICU program is a professional development pathway that prepares experienced Registered Nurses over a set period of time to work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The position would begin in the Progressive Care Unit, where nurses care for medically fragile children with artificial airways and requiring mechanical ventilation. After several months of independent practice in this unit, the nurse is then trained to care for patients with a higher level of acuity in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. 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...

Job Summary 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...

Job Summary Serves as a consultant, role model, change agent and facilitator, assessing learning needs and in planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities for the Department of Nursing. Job Responsibilities Practice: coordinates programs for staff that assures unit compliance with systems that promote quality patient/family centered care that is equitable; timely; effective; efficient; safe. Utilizes needs assessment data, evaluation data, strategic plan and organizational initiatives to develop or revise educational programs. Leads and/or develops educational programs for healthcare professionals. Supports educational needs of staff in order to provide patient and family education. Establishes systems to assure annual competency assessment. Cooperates with other departments to establish systems that ensure that staff has supplies and equipment needed to support patient care or perform their jobs. Comprehends and utilizes...

Job Summary 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...

Job Summary The Progressive Care Unit is a unit within the critical care complex that cares for trach dependent patients. Most patients also require mechanical ventilation. 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...

Job Summary The SWAT nurse is a highly skilled, highly trained experienced nurse who provides support to various Nursing Units, including but not limited to ICU, Medical, Surgical, and at least 1 specialty area as defined in Supplemental Staffing Nursing Policy. The SWAT nurse is able to function independently to provide safe, quality and clinically competent care. The SWAT nurse is able to plan, implement, evaluate and document care that is in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Minimum Total Hours : Status 0.5 to 0.8 FTE Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend Department: Flex Team Holiday Requirement (Winter/Summer): 24 hrs of Winter and 12 hrs of Summer holidays Shifts Avaialble : Rotating Job Responsibilities Nursing Practice Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Synthesizes patient assessment data and recognizes complex situations prior...

Job Summary The Center for Pediatric Resuscitation’s mission is to discover, establish, implement, disseminate, sustain and assess evidence-based resuscitation guidelines and pioneer new interventions that improve survival and quality of life for infants, children and their families. We are an interdisciplinary team of experts in resuscitation and implementation science who aim to provide extraordinary clinical care, pioneer translational research, and lead exceptional training in an effort to save more lives. We are looking for passionate well-rounded individuals with distinguished organizational, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II will work directly with the clinical and research faculty and staff to facilitate objectives for a number of studies and clinical initiatives working in both a team and independent setting. As an integral member of the team, and in compliance with all regulatory,...

Job Summary This posting is an application for future available positions in inpatient nursing including: medical/surgical, emergency, intraoperative, intensive care units, as well as rotational unit positions through the Nursing Operations department. Positions may be full-time or part-time. Application is open to new to practice, currently licensed Registered Nurses. Applicants without an active license should apply to the Nurse Resident--Pending Licensure position. This requisition will fill multiple positions. For additional information: http://CHOP Nurse Residency Program The Nurse Resident is an advanced beginner-level practitioner of professional nursing. The nurse at this level learns to apply the nursing process and safely performs routine care with guidance, following established nursing procedures, in accordance with, and guided by the CHOP Nursing Professional Practice Model. Promotion to Clinical Nurse is required within 12 months of hire....

Job Summary In collaboration with the health care team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert family-centered clinical care and clinical consultation within her/his area of expertise to improve outcomes and to promote integrated health care that is safe, equitable, timely, effective, and efficient. Job Responsibilities Manages the care of complex and/or vulnerable populations through expert direct care, care coordination, and collaboration with patients and families and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by being knowledgeable about evidence and best practices for safety, speaking up about safety issues, and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms and communicates these with appropriate leadership. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice. Supports other members of the health care team, including nurses, physicians, and...

Job Summary In collaboration with an attending physician, the Front Line Ordering Clinician (FLOC) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. The NPs in these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education and certification. The appropriate education/certification will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the FLOC NP may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic stability. The role will also include off-shift...

Job Summary In collaboration with an attending physician, the Front Line Ordering Clinician (FLOC) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. The NPs in these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education and certification. The appropriate education/certification will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the FLOC NP may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic stability. The role will also include off-shift...

Job Summary Under the supervision of a sub-specialty attending physician, a Hospital-Physician is a board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician who evaluates, treats, manages inpatient care, documents medical findings in EPIC, provides support to patients, families and colleagues, collaborates with administration and nursing staff. Will see patients from birth to 21 years old. Will diagnose and treat various conditions. Responsible for the direct care and follow-up in a defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. Order labs, testing, as appropriate. Maintains working knowledge of electronic medical record. The role will also include off-shift responsibility that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as determined by the clinical needs of the practice environment. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, legal, regulatory and clinical standards and requirements including (but not limited to): HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, DOH...

Job Summary CHOP is hiring for Nurse Practitioners to work in the Inpatient Adolescent and Medical Behavioral Units. Position iterations that will be available are: full-time in adolescent, full-time in MBU, and blended role across adolescent and MBU. Please read below to learn more about these opportunities. In collaboration with an attending physician, the Front Line Ordering Clinician (FLOC) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set. This care is delivered in defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. The NPs in these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education and certification. The appropriate education/certification will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical...

Job Summary Under the supervision of an attending physician, the Physician Assistant is responsible for the direct care and follow-up of a population of patients that matches his/her scope of practice and skill set. This care is delivered in the NIICU inpatient areas. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and research. The PAs in these roles may be required to have acute/critical care education. The appropriate education will be determined by the scope of the role in a particular practice area. The clinical portion of this role will require increased level of accountability including managing a cohort of high acuity patients. In addition to managing patient care, the PA may be required to utilize invasive interventions and procedures to promote physiologic stability. The role will also include off-shift responsibility. The off shift rotation schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays...