Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine Department of Neurology Neuromuscular Division is searching for an RN‑Staff Clinic Nurse to join our ALS/Neuromuscular team.
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition free
- A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary grade: N03. Hourly rate: PASNAP Union rates based on years of experience, $43.46–$59.40.
Job Details
- This position will be on‑site.
- This position requires the following background checks: PII/Cash Handling.
Position Summary
MDA/ALS Center of Hope at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is dedicated to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. This means that upon visiting the center, the individual with ALS will be seen by a team of healthcare professionals who will approach each case from every medical angle.
During a single visit, the team meets with every member of our team. Although this obviously means that the visit will be long, it also ensures that it is comprehensive. The multidisciplinary approach evolved so that all of the individual’s needs and problems can be addressed at each and every visit. It also allows the team members to communicate much more effectively and share information, improving the quality of care for each patient.
The team at the Center of Hope is devoted to providing optimal care of individuals with ALS as well as providing clinical research opportunities that will lead to improved quality of life and prolonged survival with an ultimate goal of a cure.
Required Education and Experience
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of PA.
- ACLS certification required.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Experience working with patients with neurological or related disorders.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in neurology, neurodegenerative disease, complex chronic illness, or related specialty.
- Prior experience in ALS care, neurology clinics, palliative care or hospice.
- Familiarity with academic research protocols, clinical trials, and data collection.
Essential Duties
Care Coordination & Education
- Co‑ordinate multidisciplinary care during clinic visits and provide nursing assessments.
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments for patients with ALS, addressing neurological, respiratory, nutritional, functional, and psychosocial needs.
- Monitor disease progression and proactively identify changes requiring clinical intervention or referral.
- Pre‑screen ALS patients prior to clinic visits for prioritizing needs and clinic flow.
- Provide supervision of appropriate scheduling of clinic appointments with the administrative assistants.
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for patients and caregivers between clinic visits.
- Serve as the point of contact for handling patient calls related to medical questions. Accurately record all clinical conversations in the EHR and maintain patient records.
- Facilitate transitions of care across inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, home health, and end‑of‑life settings along with case management.
- Assist implementation of plans developed during home visits by team members (home PT, OT, Social work, mental health, nurse manager).
- Provide similar support to the care of other neuromuscular patients. Coordinate complex, longitudinal care across multidisciplinary services including neurology, pulmonology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech‑language pathology, nutrition, social work, palliative care, and hospice in conjunction with case management.
- Deliver individualized patient and caregiver education related to ALS disease course, symptom management, medications, respiratory and nutritional support, and assistive technologies.
- Help to identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical patient care.
- Assisting in obtaining required pre‑cert or prior authorization to assure timely approvals of patients' complex treatments and drugs.
- Support advance care planning discussions in collaboration with physicians, mental health nurse, and palliative care teams.
Clinic Operations
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinic sessions, case conferences, and care planning meetings.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure timely communication, documentation, and follow‑up.
Academic and Research Support
- Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, nursing students, and allied health trainees in an academic teaching environment.
- Provide clinical education and mentorship to trainees as appropriate.
- Support clinical research efforts by identifying eligible patients, educating patients and families about research opportunities, and coordinating with research staff.
- Maintain knowledge of current ALS research, clinical trials, and evidence‑based practice guidelines.
Professional Development and Leadership
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, access to care, and clinic efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and revision of clinical protocols, care pathways, and patient education materials consistent with academic and regulatory standards.
- Practice in accordance with institutional policies, professional nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as an advocate for patients and families within the academic health system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and nursing competence.
- Patient and family centered approach grounded in compassion and professionalism.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and prioritizing abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to use an electronic medical record system.
- Proven organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to operate all standard office equipment and software including MS Office.
Temple University
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement
In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
