Operating Room RN Nurse Full Time Jefferson Einstein

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse
• PA - State of Pennsylvania
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Prior OR experience preferred
• Completion of Periop 101 preferred
• BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire strongly preferred
• Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values.
• Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
• Assesses ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan.
• Educates patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery.
• Applies knowledge of various medications used to treat patients to the administration of medications and to the prescription of drugs for continuing treatment outside of the hospital.
• Partners with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in developing a discharge plan and arranging for follow-up care.
• Explores and analyzes reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions according to available drugs, facilities and techniques.
• Records medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed