Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with patients’ priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to deliver safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, contributes to quality and safety improvement, uses information technology and data to support care, and works effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams. The position also includes serving as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, participating in committees, and pursuing continued professional development. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night shift. The role is based at 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license is specified.
CCRN certification or proof of ECCO is required, or the candidate must sign the adult Critical Care Course agreement with a two-year work commitment.
One year of critical care or telemetry RN experience.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, effective communication, patient assessment and care, patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health-information documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute care setting.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to develop individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs and values into care delivery.
Partner with patients and care partners to identify learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue ongoing professional learning and development and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University, subject to service-length eligibility