Registered Nurse- Cardiac Cath Lab

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Abington campus. This full-time, day-shift role is 40 hours per week. With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the nurse uses the nursing process to address each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs, and develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that respect cultural beliefs and values. The nurse integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural considerations into care. The role includes patient and care-partner education, risk reduction, use of information technology and outcome data, collaboration with interprofessional teams, and participation in quality and safety improvement. The nurse also supports an inclusive environment, pursues professional development, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in hospital and practice-setting committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and designated care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescription practices.
Knowledge of discharge planning and post-discharge needs.
Knowledge of patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic 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

Provide patient- and family-centered nursing care using the nursing process and individualized plans of care.
Interact with coworkers, patients, families, 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 patient and care-partner learning needs 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.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Collaborate effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
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, and incorporate appropriate feedback into practice.
Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning as appropriate to nursing practice.

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 those working less than part-time