Registered Nurse 5C/NE Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that address individual needs and priorities and respect cultural beliefs and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to provide optimal care. It includes patient education, safety and quality improvement, effective use of information technology and health data, teamwork, and coordination of care. The nurse fosters inclusion, communicates respectfully, supports shared decision-making, and pursues continued professional development, including serving as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license indicated.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and 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, using partnership-oriented language, and respectfully delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for analyzing symptoms and identifying appropriate responses.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including documenting histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent to continuous standing and walking and role-specific activities such as 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

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care and develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient preferences, and cultural beliefs and values into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue ongoing learning and professional development and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-based committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to 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 coverage
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 those working less than part-time