Ambulatory Nurse II-PCAM

Looking for a FT Ambulatory Nurse II

Department: Inherited Heart Disease

Schedule:8an-4:30pm/8:30am-5pm

Location: 3400 civic center Blvd.

The Penn Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time cardiovascular nurse coordinator to add to the team. We are currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for this position. This is an opportunity to work in the only fully integrated cardiogenetic program in the Philadelphia area. The selected candidate will be actively involved in the provision and expansion of cardiovascular services, primarily in the areas of hereditary cardiomyopathies and heart failure. The nurse will be part of an integrated team approach working in partnership with experienced genetic counselors, skilled specialist physicians, experienced nurse practitioners, other nurses and administrative assistant staff, as well as the support of a program manager. The bulk of direct patient care will be provided in face-to-face visits. In addition to providing direct patient care, the selected candidate can be involved in clinical and translational research projects/publications in the area of cardiovascular genetics. Previous experience with cardiovascular nursing is ideal, but not required. Most importantly we are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, reliable nurse who is eager to learn more about cardiogenetic and has a commitment to professional development through continued learning and skill acquisition. Compensation, benefits, flexibility of schedule, and funding for professional development are all very competitive.

Summary:

• The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague possesses the knowledge, skills and the attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Ambulatory Nurse II position description addendum. The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains. The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. Assigned patients may range in age from infancy to the elderly. The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague demonstrates within the competency domains of Continuous Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork (Definitions listed below).The Ambulatory Nurse II Colleague works closely with the interprofessional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients.