Registered Nurse - FT Nights - Telemetry - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Jefferson Health Plans•East Norriton Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s individuality and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values into account. The role involves delivering safe, compassionate, coordinated care; educating patients and care partners; applying evidence-based practice and clinical expertise; and contributing to quality improvement. The nurse works collaboratively with colleagues and interprofessional teams, uses information technology and data to support care and reduce errors, and helps foster an inclusive environment. The position is a full-time night-shift role in telemetry at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified for this position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge and ability to provide patient- and family-centered care and collaborate in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication and appropriate delegation.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide education about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to partner in discharge planning and follow-up care arrangements.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms to determine appropriate responses.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation in written or electronic form.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related tasks may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing 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

Interact with coworkers, patients, families and designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into healthcare delivery.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to design and test changes that improve quality and patient safety.
Work effectively in nursing and interprofessional teams, supporting 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 for 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, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning and patient education as applicable to nursing practice.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment 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.