ICU/Stepdown RN - FT Day - Float Pool

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s individuality and addressing their physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect individual priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to deliver optimal care. It includes patient and care partner education, risk reduction, use of information technology, monitoring care outcomes, and applying improvement methods to advance quality and safety. The nurse works within nursing and inter-professional teams, promotes open communication and shared decision-making, and supports a respectful, inclusive environment. The nurse also pursues professional development, serves as a preceptor for appropriate staff, participates in committees and quality initiatives, and incorporates feedback into practice. Duties may vary by department and location, and other responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Hold BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Hold a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Complete the Dysthymia Course from the American Association of Critical Care Nurse.
Have ICU and Stepdown experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, 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

A Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN within three years of hire, is strongly preferred.
Previous RN experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care partner preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Partner with patients and their designated care partners to identify learning needs and provide clear, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm; use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support ethical decisions.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
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 coverage
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
Medical insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues