RN FT R 13 Pavilion Surgical Unit CENTER CITY

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addresses each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect patients' priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.

The role involves delivering evidence-based care, educating patients and care partners, minimizing risk, using information technology and outcome data, and collaborating with nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse supports safe, compassionate, coordinated care; contributes to quality improvement and hospital or practice-setting committees; provides preceptorship to appropriate staff; and pursues continued professional development.

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position on the R 13 Pavilion Surgical Unit at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc., located at 117 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The work shift is rotating.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
• Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified in the posting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge and ability in patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
• Ability to assess patients, provide care, educate patients and care partners, administer medications, contribute to discharge planning, and document health information.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, with frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing 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

• Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff consistently with Jefferson's values.
• Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
• Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
• Minimize risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance expectations.
• Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
• Monitor care outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Work effectively with 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.
• Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Pursue continued professional growth and act 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 support continuing treatment as appropriate to the role.
• Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Document relevant health information in written or electronic form.

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 all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree