RN Heart Failure FT Night Abington

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and respecting each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, social, cultural, and personal needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, integrating evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient preferences and values. The role includes assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, educating patients and care partners, documenting health information, and coordinating discharge planning and follow-up care. The nurse works within nursing and interprofessional teams to promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care and continuous improvement in quality and patient safety. The position is a full-time night-shift role at Abington Memorial Hospital in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum education qualification.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is indicated for this role.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and the ability to implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of discharge needs and the ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and the ability to record relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities 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 co-workers, patients, families and designated care partners, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care-process outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Function 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 and values.
Create an environment of belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and development and serve as a primary preceptor to 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 document relevant health information.
Partner with patients and care partners on education, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
Delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.

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