Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse functions as a member of the healthcare team in a manner consistent with their scope of practice in Pennsylvania in concert with policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation of care provided, and patient response to interventions.

Job Responsibilities

Patient Tracking – ED/Inpatient, Outpatient and Consult
Handle phone calls, re: referrals to Child Protection
- Triage skills and collaborate with emergency department
Represent child protection at case conferences
Mentor for all emergency department RN’s on how to handle child protection patients
Develop process for outpatient office and ED collaboration for triage of patients requiring immediate attention
Capturing patients that present to the ED with physical/sexual abuse concerns and ensuring proper initial medical management of the cases in the ED, as well as referral to Child Protection Program for formal evaluation.
In real time, the nurse would provide families with information about the program, while scheduling a time for their evaluation.
Nurse would interface with the primary care provider of patients who are hospitalized to ensure the provider is aware of the child’s admission for suspected maltreatment and that they are aware of the need for the necessary follow up.
Nurse would provide test results to families and the primary care physician.
Nurse would keep track of all laboratory studies conducted by the department while creating policies, procedures and protocols for the clinic.
Work to support the physicians/providers in clinic by interfacing with families directly in the clinic and obtaining their vitals (HT, WT, BP, RR, Temp, HC).
Document vitals and other patient interactions in electronic health record.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop creative care coordination strategies based on challenging physical, psychological, developmental, social and educational situations appropriate to the age of the patients served.

BENEFITS

Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Schedule

Mon - Fri 8a - 4:30. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
BSN preferred

Certification/License Requirements

Pediatric nurse certification a plus.
SANE (Sexually Assault Nurse Examiner) preferred or in process, wiling to become within 12 months of hire.

Experience

Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

PA Registered Nurse License
BLS Certification

Skills

Strong clinical skills
Strong case management skills, extensive knowledge of insurance related issues
Ability to work independently, persuasively and collaboratively with all members of the inpatient/outpatient healthcare team and family
Must be organized and have the ability to multi-task
Must be self-directed
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour

About the Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.