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SHIFT:
Rotating (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
This RN position requires 1 year of previous RN work experience. The team prefers an RN with previous Oncology and Chemo administration experience.
It is D/N rotating, 12 hour shifts, every third weekend.
This is a 26 Bed unit specializing in the care of Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant patients. Care for all ages -infancy to early adulthood. Common diagnoses treated on the unit include Leukemia, Lymphoma, Solid Organ Tumors, Neuro Oncology disease processes which may result in Stem Cell Transplant.
The Clinical Nurse practices at the level of an advanced beginner to expert practitioner of professional nursing in accordance with, and guided by the CHOP Nursing Professional Practice Model. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients and families and progresses to caring for those with the most complex problems/highest acuity in the designated clinical area. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care. Care is delivered through RN leadership for patient care within the framework of family-centered care.
The Clinical Nurse adheres to the organizational and nursing department mission, vision, and values. Clinical Nurses practice in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics; the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice; practice standards of applicable specialty nursing organizations; and CHOP developed standards of nursing practice. The professional nurse practices within the defined scope of practice designated by the Nurse Practice Acts of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey, depending on the assigned work site.
What you will do
- Clinical Practice
- Follows the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally effective care.
- Gathers and recognizes/synthesizes assessment data to determine the patient/family plan of care, pertinent data to be shared with care team, and tasks to be delegated.
- Recognizes and/or seeks resources to recognize clinical changes that are indicative of patient deterioration; utilizes the CAT team when appropriate.
- Collaborates with the patient, family and multidisciplinary team to coordinate all facets of patient care.
- Develops, implements and/or revises the patient’s plan of care on admission and during the course of the hospitalization. Plans of care are outcomes focused and include goals as well as required interventions. Plans are developed in partnership with the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Care is coordinated across the continuum – understands and utilizes case management resources.
- Consistently follows evidence based practice bundles and nursing standards/procedures to provide nursing care that eliminates preventable events of patient harm and promotes excellent patient outcomes.
- Recognizes and addresses situations which present ethical dilemmas and/or moral distress. Takes steps to actively address the situation. Seeks resources as needed to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrates competence in teaching patients/families and progresses to an expert educator of patients/families.
- Evaluates and documents the care provided on each assigned shift.
-
Accountable for the rapid adoption and implementation of clinical practice changes into own practice.
-
Communication
- Documents the evaluation of nursing interventions and outcomes of nursing care utilizing hospital standards, policies and procedures.
- Consistently follows safe hand-off practices as defined in patient care standards and procedures.
- Utilizes and exemplifies safety behaviors for error prevention. Identifies potential safety concerns and communicates with unit leadership as appropriate. Enters safety nets when applicable, including good catch/near miss situations.
- Effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and good listening skills are used to empathically communicate with patients/ families, and colleagues.
-
Encourages patient/family self-advocacy.
-
Collaboration
- Demonstrates effective teamwork as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, fostering and exemplifying a culture of respect. Recognizes/addresses situations where disrespectful collaboration may impact patient care and/or create non-collaborative relationships. Seeks resources as needed to resolve situations involving incivility and/or disrespect.
- Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or meetings and makes recommendations to the plan of care that reflect nursing goals, interventions, and expected outcomes. Revises the plan of care according to the patient care decisions made on rounds.
- Incorporates evidence based practice into direct clinical care in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Develops and implements effective partnerships with members of the ancillary staff; delegates tasks effectively to assure comprehensive nursing care is provided.
-
Develops and sustains professional, well-boundary, therapeutic relationships with patients and families in which all actions are in the best interest of the patient and family and there is no personal gain at the patient/families expense.
-
Professional Development
- Models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of professional nursing.
- Expands clinical judgment and critical thinking skills with increased experience.
- Demonstrates mastery of the principles of Family Centered Care, including dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.
- Demonstrates understanding of optimal patient/family experiences and incorporates into care delivery. Has a working knowledge of patient/family experience results (NRC Picker) at the unit and organizational level. Participates and/or leads in initiatives to improve satisfaction scores.
- Practices within a shared decision making environment. Familiar with and participates in Shared Governance council activities at the unit and/or department level. Progresses to leading council activities at the unit and/or department levels.
- Familiar with Magnet designation and the Magnet Model of transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge and innovations, and empirical outcomes. Participates in ongoing designation activities such as serving as a unit based Magnet champion.
- Demonstrates fiscal stewardship:
- Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost-effective manner.
- Conserves unit and organizational resources; assures supplies are not wasted or misused.
- Does not incur incidental overtime.
- Understands the implications of the cost of staffing decisions.
- Identifies observed opportunities for cost savings.
- Well informed about the Professional Advancement Program (PEAK) and considers the opportunity to participate.
- Demonstrates healthcare informatics competency to manage patient care, outcome data, and current and emerging healthcare technology.
- Understands nursing sensitive outcomes and knows how to navigate the nursing scorecard. Participates and/or leads improvement initiatives to improve outcomes.
- Identifies own learning needs and actively assures learning needs are met.
- Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required programs.
- Maintains CEU’s for nursing licensure.
- Maintains compliance with mandatory education and annual nursing competencies.
- Recognizes individual preferences regarding an environment of constant change and understands change management. Develops effective methods to cope with and incorporate learning from a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
- Understands the principles and methodology of quality improvement; progresses to participating in and/or leading QI initiatives at the unit or organizational level.
- Understands and contributes to the science of nursing:
- Develops a sense of inquiry.
- Reads articles pertinent to the patient population.
- Performs literature reviews.
- Develops clinical questions and advances understanding and application of evidence based practice.
- Understands the nursing research process and utilizes resources to participate in research projects.
- Participates in activities that contribute to improving the health of the community.
Education Qualifications
- Technical Diploma Nursing - Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- At least one (1) year RN experience - Required
- Prior experience in pediatrics or area of specialty - Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Computer Competency
- Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
- Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
- Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
- Use of shared network file space.
- Basic use of patient facing technology (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
-
Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
-
Information Literacy
- Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
- Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
- Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
-
Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
-
Information Management Literacy
- Navigation of the electronic health record system.
- Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.
- Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
- Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
- Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
To 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.
EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement
SALARY RANGE:
$47.15 - $56.72 Hourly
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.

SHIFT:
Rotating (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
This RN position requires 1 year of previous RN work experience. The team prefers an RN with previous Oncology and Chemo administration experience.
It is D/N rotating, 12 hour shifts, every third weekend.
This is a 26 Bed unit specializing in the care of Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant patients. Care for all ages -infancy to early adulthood. Common diagnoses treated on the unit include Leukemia, Lymphoma, Solid Organ Tumors, Neuro Oncology disease processes which may result in Stem Cell Transplant.
The Clinical Nurse practices at the level of an advanced beginner to expert practitioner of professional nursing in accordance with, and guided by the CHOP Nursing Professional Practice Model. The nurse at this level demonstrates competence in caring for patients and families and progresses to caring for those with the most complex problems/highest acuity in the designated clinical area. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care. Care is delivered through RN leadership for patient care within the framework of family-centered care.
The Clinical Nurse adheres to the organizational and nursing department mission, vision, and values. Clinical Nurses practice in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics; the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice; practice standards of applicable specialty nursing organizations; and CHOP developed standards of nursing practice. The professional nurse practices within the defined scope of practice designated by the Nurse Practice Acts of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey, depending on the assigned work site.
What you will do
- Clinical Practice
- Follows the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally effective care.
- Gathers and recognizes/synthesizes assessment data to determine the patient/family plan of care, pertinent data to be shared with care team, and tasks to be delegated.
- Recognizes and/or seeks resources to recognize clinical changes that are indicative of patient deterioration; utilizes the CAT team when appropriate.
- Collaborates with the patient, family and multidisciplinary team to coordinate all facets of patient care.
- Develops, implements and/or revises the patient’s plan of care on admission and during the course of the hospitalization. Plans of care are outcomes focused and include goals as well as required interventions. Plans are developed in partnership with the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Care is coordinated across the continuum – understands and utilizes case management resources.
- Consistently follows evidence based practice bundles and nursing standards/procedures to provide nursing care that eliminates preventable events of patient harm and promotes excellent patient outcomes.
- Recognizes and addresses situations which present ethical dilemmas and/or moral distress. Takes steps to actively address the situation. Seeks resources as needed to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrates competence in teaching patients/families and progresses to an expert educator of patients/families.
- Evaluates and documents the care provided on each assigned shift.
-
Accountable for the rapid adoption and implementation of clinical practice changes into own practice.
-
Communication
- Documents the evaluation of nursing interventions and outcomes of nursing care utilizing hospital standards, policies and procedures.
- Consistently follows safe hand-off practices as defined in patient care standards and procedures.
- Utilizes and exemplifies safety behaviors for error prevention. Identifies potential safety concerns and communicates with unit leadership as appropriate. Enters safety nets when applicable, including good catch/near miss situations.
- Effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and good listening skills are used to empathically communicate with patients/ families, and colleagues.
-
Encourages patient/family self-advocacy.
-
Collaboration
- Demonstrates effective teamwork as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, fostering and exemplifying a culture of respect. Recognizes/addresses situations where disrespectful collaboration may impact patient care and/or create non-collaborative relationships. Seeks resources as needed to resolve situations involving incivility and/or disrespect.
- Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or meetings and makes recommendations to the plan of care that reflect nursing goals, interventions, and expected outcomes. Revises the plan of care according to the patient care decisions made on rounds.
- Incorporates evidence based practice into direct clinical care in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Develops and implements effective partnerships with members of the ancillary staff; delegates tasks effectively to assure comprehensive nursing care is provided.
-
Develops and sustains professional, well-boundary, therapeutic relationships with patients and families in which all actions are in the best interest of the patient and family and there is no personal gain at the patient/families expense.
-
Professional Development
- Models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of professional nursing.
- Expands clinical judgment and critical thinking skills with increased experience.
- Demonstrates mastery of the principles of Family Centered Care, including dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.
- Demonstrates understanding of optimal patient/family experiences and incorporates into care delivery. Has a working knowledge of patient/family experience results (NRC Picker) at the unit and organizational level. Participates and/or leads in initiatives to improve satisfaction scores.
- Practices within a shared decision making environment. Familiar with and participates in Shared Governance council activities at the unit and/or department level. Progresses to leading council activities at the unit and/or department levels.
- Familiar with Magnet designation and the Magnet Model of transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge and innovations, and empirical outcomes. Participates in ongoing designation activities such as serving as a unit based Magnet champion.
- Demonstrates fiscal stewardship:
- Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost-effective manner.
- Conserves unit and organizational resources; assures supplies are not wasted or misused.
- Does not incur incidental overtime.
- Understands the implications of the cost of staffing decisions.
- Identifies observed opportunities for cost savings.
- Well informed about the Professional Advancement Program (PEAK) and considers the opportunity to participate.
- Demonstrates healthcare informatics competency to manage patient care, outcome data, and current and emerging healthcare technology.
- Understands nursing sensitive outcomes and knows how to navigate the nursing scorecard. Participates and/or leads improvement initiatives to improve outcomes.
- Identifies own learning needs and actively assures learning needs are met.
- Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required programs.
- Maintains CEU’s for nursing licensure.
- Maintains compliance with mandatory education and annual nursing competencies.
- Recognizes individual preferences regarding an environment of constant change and understands change management. Develops effective methods to cope with and incorporate learning from a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
- Understands the principles and methodology of quality improvement; progresses to participating in and/or leading QI initiatives at the unit or organizational level.
- Understands and contributes to the science of nursing:
- Develops a sense of inquiry.
- Reads articles pertinent to the patient population.
- Performs literature reviews.
- Develops clinical questions and advances understanding and application of evidence based practice.
- Understands the nursing research process and utilizes resources to participate in research projects.
- Participates in activities that contribute to improving the health of the community.
Education Qualifications
- Technical Diploma Nursing - Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- At least one (1) year RN experience - Required
- Prior experience in pediatrics or area of specialty - Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Computer Competency
- Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
- Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
- Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
- Use of shared network file space.
- Basic use of patient facing technology (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
-
Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.
-
Information Literacy
- Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.
- Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
- Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.
-
Evaluates outcomes of the use of information.
-
Information Management Literacy
- Navigation of the electronic health record system.
- Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems.
- Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.
- Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.
- Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
- Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
To 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.
EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement
SALARY RANGE:
$47.15 - $56.72 Hourly
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
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Which companies sponsor visas for registered nurses in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's largest health systems are among the most active sponsors for registered nurses. UPMC in Pittsburgh, Penn Medicine and Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, and Geisinger throughout central Pennsylvania have histories of sponsoring international nursing staff. Hospital systems of this scale typically support both H-1B and employment-based immigrant visa pathways, though sponsorship availability varies by facility and hiring need.
Which visa types are most common for registered nurse roles in Pennsylvania?
Registered nurses in Pennsylvania most commonly come through the EB-3 immigrant visa category, which covers skilled workers and is widely used for nursing recruitment from the Philippines, India, and other countries. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa is also used where the nursing role meets specialty occupation criteria, though this is less universal. Some nurses enter on TN status if they are Canadian or Mexican citizens. Retrogression in visa bulletin priority dates can significantly affect EB-3 timelines for certain nationalities.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most registered nurse sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia consistently generates the highest volume of sponsored registered nurse positions, driven by its dense concentration of academic medical centers and hospital networks. Pittsburgh is the second major hub, anchored by UPMC's extensive system. Allentown and Bethlehem in the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, and Hershey (home to Penn State Health) also show meaningful sponsorship activity. Rural and central Pennsylvania facilities often face greater staffing shortages, which can translate into stronger sponsorship willingness.
How to find registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania, with listings filtered specifically for roles where employers have indicated sponsorship. Searching on Migrate Mate by role and state surfaces Pennsylvania health system postings without having to manually verify sponsorship eligibility. Focus on large hospital networks and long-term care organizations, as these employers tend to have established immigration processes and legal resources to support sponsored hires.
Are there any state-specific considerations for internationally sponsored registered nurses in Pennsylvania?
Internationally trained nurses must obtain Pennsylvania state licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam and credential evaluation. Nurses educated outside the United States typically need a foreign credentials evaluation through an approved organization before licensure. Pennsylvania participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses already licensed in a compact member state may practice in Pennsylvania without a separate state license, though this depends on residency status.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored registered nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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