Registered Nurse Emergency Department (Full Time, Evenings) Washington Township, NJ

Thomas Jefferson University•Gloucester County, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and respecting each patient's individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, aligned with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The position is in the Emergency Department at Jefferson Health's Kennedy University Hospitals location in Turnersville, New Jersey, and is a full-time evening role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health-information documentation.

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.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, families and 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 provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Minimize risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and performance expectations.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
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.
Create an inclusive environment and demonstrate 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.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and support discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
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