Registered Nurse Intermediate (Full Time, Days) Washington Township, NJ
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addressing each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting cultural beliefs and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to deliver optimal care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, follows established practices and protocols to minimize risk, uses information technology and data to support care and improvement, and collaborates effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams. The role also promotes inclusion, contributes to quality and safety work, pursues professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, effective communication, patient assessment and care, patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health-information documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively, engage patients and families in their care, and delegate appropriately.
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 previous RN experience in an acute-care setting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized, patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
- Develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners that reflect individual needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide useful, understandable 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 quality and patient safety.
- Collaborate within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- 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, and integrate appropriate feedback into practice.
- Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and collaborate on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
