Registered Nurse Med Surg (Full Time, Days) Stratford, NJ

Thomas Jefferson University • Stratford, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizes 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, taking their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values into account.

The role includes assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, educating patients and care partners, documenting health information, and coordinating discharge and follow-up care. The nurse works collaboratively with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams to deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and continuously improve its quality. The position also involves serving as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, participating in committees, and pursuing continued professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
• Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
• RN license for Pennsylvania is listed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge and ability in patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, effective communication, respectful delegation, patient assessment and care, patient and care partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and health information documentation.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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

• Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent 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 clear, useful, and affirming education.
• Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and performance expectations.
• Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
• Monitor care outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to 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 beliefs.
• Help create an inclusive environment and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Pursue professional learning and development and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
• Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement.
• Receive and provide feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
• Assess patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and document relevant health information.
• Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.

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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree