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

Jefferson Health Plans•Cherry Hill, AR

2d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care, using the nursing process to respect each individual’s uniqueness and address patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to provide optimal care. Responsibilities include educating patients and care partners, minimizing risk by following nursing practices and protocols, using information technology and data to support care and improve quality and safety, and working effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams. The role also involves fostering inclusion, problem solving and conflict resolution, supporting professional learning, serving as a preceptor when appropriate, and participating in committees focused on safety and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including appropriate and respectful delegation and partnership with patients and families.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to partner with patients and families on follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.

Nice To Haves

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

Develop individualized nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural values into care.
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 and data to communicate, manage knowledge, support ethical decisions, and monitor care outcomes.
Use improvement methods to test changes and continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional learning and development and act 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.

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 with 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