Registered Nurse Med Surg (Full Time, Nights) Cherry Hill NJ

Jefferson Health Plans•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, taking account of their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse delivers evidence-based care, educates patients and care partners, administers medications, assesses patients, supports discharge planning, and documents health information. The role includes collaborating with an interprofessional team, using information technology and data to support safe, high-quality care, contributing to continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive environment. The nurse also acts as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff and participates in committees related to safety and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active RN license in the state of practice; the posting lists Pennsylvania or New Jersey licensure.
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 and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including appropriately delegating to team members and engaging patients and families as partners in their care.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques, including identifying learning needs and explaining conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to partner with patients and families to arrange follow-up care.
Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for analyzing symptoms and determining appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

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

Interact with co-workers, patients, their 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 delivery.
Partner with patients and care partners to identify learning needs and priorities and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Use data and improvement methods to monitor care outcomes and test changes that improve quality and patient 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 and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional learning and development and serve as a primary preceptor to 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 patient education and discharge planning.
Document relevant health information in written or electronic form.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D 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 those working less than part time