Registered Nurse
Job no: 502769
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of MedicineJob Summary
Responsible for the overall clinical success of the Ambulatory Internal Medicine Practice to ensure safety and compliance.
Essential Functions
Support and participates in the Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts of team- based care.
Staying up to date with PCMH guidelines
Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate healthcare options and services with the goal of increasing the likelihood of improvement to the health status of patients.
Provide outreach for hospital discharge follow-up (TCM), care planning, and coordination of services.
Educates Medical Assistants about PCMH requirements and how to meet them.
Collect data on quality metrics and track as required for improvement efforts.
Collaborate with patient's medical/health providers to establish mutual goal setting including patients and their families/caregivers, utilizing self-management tools.
Does Blood Pressure Checks for uncontrolled hypertensive patients in the practice.
Educates uncontrolled diabetic patients about how to manage their sugars and achieve good glycemic control with A1c below 8.
Monitor patient's INRs and promptly inform PCP when the INR is out of range.
Assists patients with access to medical supplies including glucometer, nebulizer, cane, walkers, wheelchairs.
Assist with coordinating referrals to homecare services.
Assist with unstable patients waiting for 911 to arrive.
Develops proper clinical procedures that ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality.
Evaluates ongoing patient care through incident reports and enacts appropriate actions when necessary and in accordance with all office policies and procedures.
Serves as resource and role model for staff.
Recommends and implements new initiatives when appropriate.
Reviews insurance registries including IBC/Aetna/Cigna to ensure missing gaps are addressed.
Assures compliance with all Clinic policies and procedures and governmental regulations pertaining to, but not limited to, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, AAAHC
Maintains professional licensure.
Stays up to date on all DOH, Medicare, AAAHC and other voluntary and regulatory requirements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and physicians.
Assists with the development of patient education material.
Supports and promotes a positive image of the practice when dealing with patients and others inside and outside the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Nursing or
Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Certification/Licensure:
Current Pennsylvania State Nursing License.
CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and letters to patients.
Ability to work effectively and respond to questions from groups of patients and physicians
Physical Requirements
Typically sitting at a desk/table.
Typically standing, walking.
Location
Center City Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630 to 81,940.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and for more details on our compensation framework.
You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the .
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitti g your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 13 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 13 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeDrexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings.