ED 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 to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, taking into account their 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 assesses patients, administers medications, provides education, documents care, supports discharge planning, and collaborates with nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse also participates in quality and safety improvement, supports a culture of inclusion, and seeks ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS and PALS.
CCRN certification or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care); otherwise, the employee must sign the adult Critical Care Course agreement with a two-year work commitment.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs; engage patients and families as partners; and delegate appropriately.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult/child education techniques and ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them and prescribe drugs for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, with the ability to analyze symptoms and determine appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural values into care.
Partner with patients and designated care partners to identify learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks 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 improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Collaborate effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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