RN Spinal Cord Injury PT Night (12 wkly hrs) Moss Rehab ELKINS PARK
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care by 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, respecting their cultural beliefs and values. In this role, the nurse collaborates with patients, families, colleagues, and interprofessional staff; applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise; educates patients and care partners; and follows nursing practices and protocols to reduce risk. The nurse uses information technology and outcome data to support decisions and continuously improve care quality and safety. The position also supports inclusive teamwork, professional development, precepting, and participation in committees and quality-improvement activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
- Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this position.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including partnership-based communication, accurate interpretation of information and needs, and appropriate delegation.
- Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and adult and child education techniques, including eliciting learning needs and explaining conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
- Knowledge of medications and their administration, and of prescribing medications for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
- Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
- Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms to identify appropriate resolutions.
- Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant patient information in written or electronic form.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; the posting notes patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
- May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required by the role.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 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 that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Develop plans of care in partnership with patients and designated care partners.
- Apply evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences in delivering care.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
- Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks 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 improve patient-care quality and safety.
- Collaborate effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- 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-based committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees.
- Give and receive feedback and integrate 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
- 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 access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
