OR RN FT Days Torresdale - Charge Nurse Twice Weekly

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions primarily as an Operating Room Registered Nurse, with the opportunity to serve as a Charge Nurse approximately one to two times per week based on departmental needs. Additional compensation is provided when assigned charge responsibilities, per department policy. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide patient- and family-centered care that values each individual and addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect individualized priorities and cultural beliefs and values. The role involves evidence-based practice, patient and care-partner education, safe and coordinated care, effective teamwork, use of information technology and data to support care quality, and participation in continuous improvement. The nurse also supports inclusion, professional development, precepting, and hospital- and practice-based committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and respectfully delegate to team members.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques and ability to explain a patient’s condition, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to collaborate on post-discharge needs and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms to identify appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
One year of prior RN experience in an acute-care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient- and family-centered nursing care that addresses patients’ individualized needs and respects their cultural beliefs and values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences into care delivery.
Partner with patients and designated care partners to identify learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to support quality and safety improvements.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Create an inclusive environment and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and act 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 integrate appropriate changes into practice.
Serve in a Charge Nurse capacity approximately one to two times per week as departmental needs require.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
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
Medical insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time