Registered Nurse Part Time Day, Traumatic Brain Injury

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, using the nursing process to address patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, honoring their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role includes assessment and treatment, medication administration, patient and family education, discharge planning, and accurate health information documentation. The nurse works collaboratively with patients, families, colleagues, and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate care; uses evidence-based practice and information technology; and contributes to quality improvement, safety, professional development, and an inclusive care environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN license in the state of practice; the posting specifies RN licensure in Pennsylvania.
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 the ability to convey and accurately interpret information and use partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to identify patient and care partner education needs and explain conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them and support continuing treatment.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Ability to document medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the described physical demands of patient care.

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 and designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care partner preferences and cultural values into care.
Identify patient and care partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve 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.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor to appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-based 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, support discharge planning, and document health information.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with 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