Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Oncology 3B (Full Time, Days) Torresdale-Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson University•Northeast Philadelphia, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners. Care addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting their cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities. The nurse works collaboratively with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams to deliver safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The role includes patient assessment, treatment and medication administration, education, documentation, discharge planning, use of health information technology, and participation in quality and safety improvement. The nurse also supports staff development as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members and pursues continued professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (RN - PA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patients, make nursing diagnoses or clinical judgments, and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, and health information documentation.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing 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, their families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide clear, useful, affirming education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering 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 demonstrate 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.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Administer medications and support continuing treatment as applicable to the role.
Partner with patients and families to plan discharge and arrange follow-up care.
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 insurance
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.