Office Hours Telephone Triage Nurse

Per Diem Office Hours Telephone Triage NurseChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a per diem Office Hours Telephone Triage Nurse. The shift will be dependent upon the operational need.
Two years of nursing experience is required. Pediatric, primary care, telephone triage and/or Barton Schmitt experience is preferred.
Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of nursing. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in telehealth nursing and in caring for patients with a wide variety of health issues in compliance with the department policies and procedures. This person utilizes critical thinking and evidence-based telephone triage protocols to provide safe nursing guidance to the general pediatric population. This per diem position reports to the Office Hours Nurse Triage Department Clinical Supervisor and Nurse Manager and includes a minimum number of worked hours per quarter.
Minimum scheduled hours in Office Hours Program: 32 hours per 4-week schedule period. Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts per 12-week schedule. There may be availability of additional hours to support After Hours Program depending on triage staffing needs of each program.
What you will do:Nursing PracticeFollows the Nursing Process and to deliver safe telephone triage care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluationCollects and synthesizes complex assessment data and uses critical thinking skills to best determine most appropriate protocol and dispositionDevelops a plan of careCommunicates and collaborates with families/caregivers on plan of care and ensures understanding and complianceDocumentation reflects all aspects of telephone encountersCollaborates with the PCP and other healthcare providers as necessaryProfessionalism/LeadershipRole models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of Nursing.
Role models how to interact with parents/patients and colleagues with respect and dignity.
Role models professionalism and teamworkFacilitates and promotes change in the unit environment.
Leads unit improvements and measures outcomes.
Assures that staff incorporates professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements into nursing care provided.
Follows hospital policies regarding HIPPA and privacy as applicable to the home officeResearchReads, analyzes and synthesizes nursing and other scholarly articles and research studies; shares knowledge with unit staff in a formal format.
With assistance applies research findings to clinical practice.
Seeks opportunities to participate in research studies or answer simple research question.
LearningIdentifies learning needs of self and others and assists in the development of a learning plan.
Applies education and training from departmental in-services and external sources to enhance Nursing practice.
Assist in developing and utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient populationParticipates in development/ presentation of staff education programs geared to meet unit and select departmental needs.
Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient careInformation literacy, including the effective use of the intranet and internet to find electronic resources for patient care, nursing practice and evidence-based decision-making;Information management skills, including the effective use of the electronic health record and clinical information systems, the ability to collect clinical data using quality tools and the ability to discuss, evaluate and analyze outcome data presented in charts and tables.
Resource ManagementParticipates in promoting quality, efficient and cost effective care.
Monitors own usage of supplies and equipment/identify opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations.
Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost efficient manner.
Education

Qualifications:
Technical Diploma Nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree Nursing PreferredExperience

Qualifications:
At least two (2) years registered nursing experience RequiredExperience in Pediatrics, telephone triage, use of Barton Schmitt telephone triage protocols PreferredLicenses and Certifications:Registered Nurse (New Jersey)
- New Jersey State Licensing Board
- upon hire
- Required andRegistered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
- Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
- upon hire
- RequiredTo carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.
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