RN Unit Per Diem - JNE, Infusion Therapy - Torresdale Campus

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

3d•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, and social needs, as well as their cultural beliefs and values. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners. The role includes assessing patients, providing and coordinating care, educating patients and care partners, administering medications, documenting health information, and contributing to safe, high-quality care. The nurse works collaboratively with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams, uses evidence-based practice and information technology, and participates in quality improvement and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and needs, using partnership-oriented language, and delegating respectfully.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications used to treat patients and ability to administer medications.
Knowledge of patients’ post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and ability to analyze symptoms and identify appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform the physical activities described for patient care.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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

Provide patient- and family-centered care that respects patients’ individual needs, preferences, and cultural beliefs and values.
Develop nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Collaborate with coworkers, patients, families, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences 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 decisions.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care based on patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Foster belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional learning and growth and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality improvement.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Administer medications and provide information about medications and continuing treatment.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues