Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each individual’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their cultural beliefs, values, preferences, priorities, and needs. This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on rotating shifts, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The nurse delivers safe, compassionate, coordinated emergency care; works with patients, families, and interprofessional teams; supports patient education and discharge planning; and contributes to quality improvement and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified for this position.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CCRN certification or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care); alternatively, the candidate must sign the adult Critical Care Course agreement with a two-year work commitment.
Knowledge and ability in patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess ailments and injuries and implement a treatment plan.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health-information documentation.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.

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.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and performance expectations.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes and improve quality and patient safety.
Work effectively in 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 beliefs and values.
Create an inclusive environment and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued learning and professional 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 and support continuing treatment as appropriate.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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