RN 3W Oncology Unit FT R CENTER CITY

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse on the 3W Oncology Unit provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting cultural beliefs and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, education, safety practices, information technology, and quality-improvement methods to support optimal care. The nurse works within nursing and interprofessional teams, fosters inclusion and shared decision-making, contributes to committees and safety initiatives, seeks professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey and interpret information accurately and use partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Knowledge and ability in patient assessment, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and implementation of treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used in patient care.
Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to collaborate on follow-up care arrangements.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant clinical 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 transport may involve walking 8–10 miles per shift.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required by the role.

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 co-workers, patients, 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 families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance expectations.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve 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.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate 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 safety and quality-improvement committees.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, educate patients and care partners, and contribute to discharge planning and documentation.
Appropriately and respectfully delegate to other team members.

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