RN Stroke Unit PT Night ELKINS PARK

Jefferson Health Plans•Guilford, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Stroke Unit provides patient- and family-centered nursing care, using the nursing process to address each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking account of their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The position works collaboratively with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse uses evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, information technology, and care-outcome data to support decisions and continuously improve patient care quality and safety. The nurse also educates patients and care partners, contributes to an inclusive environment, supports staff development through precepting, and participates in committees and quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
Pennsylvania RN license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to interpret and convey information and appropriately delegate to team members.
Ability to assess patients and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Nice To Haves

A BSN, or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, is strongly preferred.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute-care setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide clear, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to reduce risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decisions.
Monitor care-process outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve the quality and safety of care.
Work effectively in 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 use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional growth and development 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.

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 offering 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
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time