2B Med Surg PT Days RN Abington

Jefferson Health Plans•Buerger Building, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and values each individual’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking account of their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, care partners, coworkers, and interprofessional colleagues to deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, education, medication administration, documentation, discharge planning, and use of information technology and quality-improvement methods. The nurse supports an inclusive environment, participates in committees and safety initiatives, pursues professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including use of partnership-oriented language and appropriate delegation.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medications and their administration.
Knowledge of discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform the physical activities described for patient care, including frequent standing and walking, and potentially kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science 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 with patients, families or designated care partners, coworkers, 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 care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide clear, useful education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering 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 serve 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, document health information, and support discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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 per-diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps