Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Tele (2W) - Full Time, Day - Jefferson Bucks

Thomas Jefferson University•Bucks County, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their cultural beliefs, values, priorities, and preferences. The position is in Med Surg/Tele (2W) at Jefferson Bucks and is a full-time day-shift role. The nurse integrates evidence-based practice and clinical expertise into care, educates patients and care partners, follows established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk, and uses information technology and outcome data to support safe, effective care. The nurse works collaboratively within nursing and interprofessional teams, contributes to quality improvement, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members, and pursues continued professional development. The role requires an active RN license in the state of practice, a nursing diploma from an accredited school, and current AHA Basic Life Support certification. A BSN or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire is strongly preferred, as is one year of RN experience in an acute care setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Current RN license in Pennsylvania (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-based communication and appropriate delegation.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant patient information in written or electronic form.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Develop plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Create an environment of belonging and inclusion and apply 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-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, document relevant health information, and participate in discharge planning.

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 access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time