RN Surg/Trauma 7C FT Rotating Center City

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered 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, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. This position is on the Surgical/Trauma 7C unit and has a rotating work shift at the Center City location. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, partners with patients and care partners in education and care planning, follows nursing practices and protocols to minimize harm, and uses information technology and outcome data to support safe, ethical, and continuously improving care. The role collaborates with nursing and inter-professional teams, contributes to an inclusive environment, supports staff development as a preceptor, and participates in hospital and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
BLS (Basic Life Support) 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 accurately conveying and interpreting information and respectfully delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult/child education techniques and ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them and apply knowledge to continuing treatment.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for analyzing symptoms and determining appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, stand and walk frequently to continuously, and perform role-related movements 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, strongly preferred.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute-care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs.
Develop nursing plans of care with patients and designated care partners, respecting their preferences, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks 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 design and test changes that improve quality and safety.
Collaborate effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Foster an inclusive environment and use 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, and incorporate appropriate feedback into practice.
Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and participate in discharge planning and follow-up arrangements.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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