Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addressing each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. This is a full-time position requiring 36 hours per week on rotating shifts at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and respectfully delegating to team members.
Ability to assess patients' ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about 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 care partners.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, including analyzing symptoms and determining appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
CCRN certification or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care); alternatively, the employee must sign the adult Critical Care Course agreement, which carries a two-year work commitment.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural values into care.
Identify patient and care partner learning needs and priorities and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow 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 with data and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
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 values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor to 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 with 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