JeffSTAT Registered Nurse Critical Care Transport Nights

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides critical care transport nursing at Jefferson Health, delivering patient- and family-centered care through 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, values, preferences, and priorities. The role integrates evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, supports patient and family education, follows established nursing practices and protocols to reduce risk, uses health information technology and care-outcome data, and collaborates with nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse contributes to a safe, compassionate, inclusive care environment, participates in quality and safety activities, supports staff development as a primary preceptor when appropriate, and seeks ongoing professional growth. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week night position. The role is based at 111 S 11th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Physical demands include lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-related activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified in the posting.
Three years of critical care or emergency department RN experience required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication, including respectful collaboration and appropriate delegation.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health information documentation.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the stated physical demands.

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, families or designated care partners, and other staff consistent 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 useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance expectations.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care-process outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient 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 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, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability
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 and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues and others working less than part-time