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SHIFT:Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.A Brief OverviewDeliver compassionate, culturally effective care as a Registered Nurse in CHOP's Surgical Services Department. Ranging from advanced beginners to expert practitioners, our nurses coordinate all facets of patient care, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and can progress to managing the most complex cases in their clinical area.Responsibilities
Deliver family-centered care guided by CHOP's Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Develop, evaluate, and revise patients' plans of care throughout their hospitalization.
Gather and analyze data to inform the care team and delegate tasks.
Promote excellent patient outcomes by adhering to evidence-based practices, nursing standards, and safety procedures.
Identify and address safety concerns or ethical dilemmas with unit leadership.
Develop effective partnerships with the interdisciplinary care team.
Adopt healthcare technology and clinical practice changes in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain CEUs for nursing licensure and comply with annual nursing competencies and mandatory education.Education Qualifications
Technical Diploma Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Experience Qualifications
Pediatric acute, subacute, other inpatient or Home Care experience Required
At least two (2) years of inpatient nursing with pediatrics/adults Preferred
At least one (1) year of home care experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Valid Driver's license
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong verbal and communication skills
Strong clinical judgment skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment
Data entry skills
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 9 months - 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 be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.|Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.