Part-Time/Nights - RN

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse at Jefferson Health provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role includes clinical assessment and care, patient education, medication administration, discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with nursing and inter-professional teams. The nurse also contributes to patient safety and quality improvement, supports a culture of belonging and inclusion, and pursues ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (RN).
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.
Knowledge and ability in patient assessment, care planning, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and health-information documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
Previous RN experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Partner with patients and their designated care partners to identify learning needs and provide accessible, understandable education.
Follow established 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 improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering 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 continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, educate patients and care partners, support discharge planning, and document relevant health information.

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