Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care at Jefferson Health, using the nursing process to address each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values into account. This role works collaboratively with patients, families, co-workers, and interprofessional teams to deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care. The nurse supports patient and family learning, uses health information technology and outcome data to support care and quality improvement, and contributes to an inclusive environment. The position includes a rotating day/night schedule for 36 hours per week. One year of critical care or telemetry RN experience is required. CCRN certification or proof of ECCO is required, or the nurse must sign an adult Critical Care Course agreement with a two-year work commitment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma is listed as the education requirement.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified for this requisition.
Current BLS—Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
CCRN certification or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care), or agreement to complete the adult Critical Care Course with a two-year work commitment.
At least one year of critical care or telemetry RN experience.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patients, make nursing diagnoses or clinical judgments, and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and family education, medication administration, discharge planning, and health-information documentation.
Ability to delegate respectfully and appropriately to other team members.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking are required. Role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; BSN completion or an appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire is strongly preferred.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, families, designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and family learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable and affirming education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to design and test changes that improve quality and patient 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 serve 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 and implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per-diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps