Registered Nurse, Full-Time, Days, Med/Surg Telemetry unit (MS4), Washington Township

Thomas Jefferson University•Gloucester County, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and respecting each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, as well as their cultural beliefs and values. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners. The role involves evidence-based practice, patient and family education, safe medication and care practices, documentation and use of information technology, monitoring care outcomes, and continuously improving quality and safety. The nurse works effectively with interprofessional teams, supports shared decision-making, fosters inclusion, and pursues professional development. The position is a full-time, day-shift role in the Med/Surg Telemetry unit (MS4) at Washington Township.

Requirements

Specialized diploma.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients and care partners in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and use partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement a treatment plan.
Knowledge of education techniques and ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them and support prescriptions for continued treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient-assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Jersey.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; and ability to perform role-related activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and provide clear, useful, and affirming 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 test changes and 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.
Create an inclusive environment 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.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
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 those working less than part-time