Registered Nurse Emergency (Full Time, Evenings) Cherry Hill, NJ

Jefferson Health Plans•Cherry Hill, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care, using the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, partners with patients and care partners in education and care planning, and contributes to safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse uses information technology and outcome data to support communication, decision-making, and continuous improvement. The nurse also participates in interprofessional teamwork, creates an inclusive environment, supports professional learning, serves as a preceptor when appropriate, and participates in hospital and practice-setting committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and respectfully delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications and their administration; knowledge of prescribing drugs for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care in partnership with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for analyzing symptoms and determining resolutions.
Knowledge of health-information relevance and documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
RN license identified in the posting as RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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

Collaborate with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs and values into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Follow 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 test changes that improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional growth and development 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 incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients’ ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Administer medications and support discharge planning and follow-up care in partnership with patients and care partners.
Document relevant health information, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

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, 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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time