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

Thomas Jefferson University•Cherry Hill, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing 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, respecting their cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities. The role involves delivering safe, compassionate, coordinated care; assessing patients and implementing treatment plans; educating patients and care partners; and planning for discharge and follow-up care. The nurse works collaboratively with coworkers and interprofessional teams, uses evidence-based practice and information technology, documents health information, monitors care outcomes, and participates in quality and safety improvement. The nurse also contributes to a culture of inclusion, communicates and resolves conflicts effectively, pursues professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication and appropriate delegation.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medications and their administration.
Knowledge of discharge planning and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.

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 coworkers, patients, their families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
Minimize risk of harm by following established nursing practices and protocols.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance 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.
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 and support ongoing treatment as appropriate.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and care partners in discharge planning and arranging 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 insurance
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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time