RN 3W Oncology Unit FT R CENTER CITY

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s uniqueness and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to provide optimal care. It includes patient assessment and treatment, education, medication administration, documentation, discharge planning, and collaboration with nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse contributes to a safe, inclusive environment and supports quality improvement, professional learning, and the development of appropriate staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure required for this position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patients, use nursing judgment, and implement care or treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment.
Knowledge of discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods.

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

Collaborate respectfully with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Use evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs to deliver care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and provide clear, useful, and affirming education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decisions.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively in nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient 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-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 and support ongoing treatment as appropriate.
Document relevant health information in written or electronic form.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.

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