Registered Nurse Med Surg (Part Time, Days) Washington Township, NJ
About The Position
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process to value each individual and address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of Jefferson Health patients. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values into account. The nurse integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to deliver optimal care. The role includes educating patients and care partners, minimizing risk, using information technology and outcome data to support safe and effective care, collaborating with interprofessional teams, and contributing to quality improvement. The nurse also fosters inclusion, pursues professional growth, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in committees.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
- Active RN license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including respectful delegation and partnership-oriented communication with patients and families.
- Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and care partner education techniques and ability to explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
- Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to arrange follow-up care in partnership with patients and families.
- Knowledge of assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, including analyzing symptoms and identifying appropriate responses.
- Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.
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
- Provide patient- and family-centered care that addresses each patient's individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs.
- Develop nursing plans of care with patients and designated care partners, respecting their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
- Identify patient and care partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
- Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
- Foster an inclusive environment and use 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-based committees, including safety and quality improvement committees.
- Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
