JeffSTAT Registered Nurse Critical Care Transport

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, respecting each patient’s individuality and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect individual priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role involves delivering critical care transport nursing in collaboration with patients, families, coworkers, and inter-professional teams. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, provides patient and care-partner education, minimizes risk, uses information technology and outcome data to support safe, effective care, and contributes to quality improvement. The nurse also fosters inclusion, participates in committees, supports professional learning, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
Three years of critical care or emergency department RN experience required.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS and PALS certifications.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patients, implement treatment plans, educate patients and care partners, administer medications, support discharge planning, and document health information.
Ability to use patient assessment tools and techniques and apply nursing judgment.

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 or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify learning needs and priorities with patients and care partners and provide understandable, useful 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.
Use care outcome data and improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and inter-professional 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 use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and act 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.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Administer medications and support ongoing treatment as appropriate to the role.
Document relevant health information and care in written or electronic form.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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 and prescription insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps