RN 3E Surgery Unit FT R CENTER CITY

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

5d•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 works with patients and their designated care partners to develop individualized plans of care that reflect their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to deliver safe, compassionate care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, works effectively with interprofessional teams, uses information technology and outcome data to support care and improve quality, and contributes to a culture of inclusion, safety, and continuous learning. The nurse also serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff and participates in committees and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
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 with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including use of partnership-oriented language and appropriate delegation to team members.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques, including education about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and their administration, and of prescribing medications for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to partner in discharge planning and follow-up care arrangements.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and ability to analyze symptoms and determine appropriate responses.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers and assist with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR depending on 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 care partners' preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow 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 using data and apply improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
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 and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion 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 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, 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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.