What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Nurse Coordinator position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us. Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
GPHA offers GREAT PAY, Performance BONUSES, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD Insurance. We also offer 401k with a very lucrative company match, Employee Assistance and Self-Care, and Professional Activity, Educational, and Tuition Reimbursements, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal Days, Paid Educational Days, Holiday Pay, Loan Forgiveness, and Free Malpractice Insurance.
We are presently seeking full-time Registered Nurses (RN’s) in our Medical Division. These positions offer potential for clinical and managerial professional growth.
Qualified candidates have:
- Graduated from an accredited program in nursing;
- Active, licenses as an RNs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
- At least two (2) years clinical experience in an ambulatory setting preferred, OB/GYN experience a plus;
- Current CPR certification;
- Creativity;
- Experience in working with diverse populations;
- Good oral and written skills;
- Foreign language skills (Chinese, French, Spanish skills a plus).
GPHA RNs:
- Utilize clinical judgment to increase access to care and maximize clinical outcomes;
- Coordinate patient flow and service provision so that clinical and productivity
- objectives are met and/or exceeded;
- Perform timely and accurate assessment and assignment of “walk-in” and appointment patients according to policy document;
- Provide direct clinical services in accordance with Nursing Protocols, Clinical Policies and Procedures and other departmental/ corporate policy, procedure and protocol manuals;
- Obtain complete age/gender-appropriate patient histories;
- Coordinate office visit preparation for patients with complex needs;
- Provide counseling and health education to patients and their families according to need, provider orders or patient request, including but not limited to pre- and post-HIV antibody test counseling and HIV related medication adherence assessment/counseling, prenatal education and smoking cessation;
- Assess completeness of care;
- Work collaboratively with providers, allied health and support staff to ensure treatment plans are implemented
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At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.