RN PT Night Moss Magee Rehab DOYLESTOWN

Jefferson Health Plans•595 W. State Street, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each individual’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting cultural beliefs and values. The role delivers safe, compassionate, coordinated care; educates patients and care partners; collaborates with interprofessional teams; applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise; and uses information technology and outcome data to support care and continuous quality improvement. The nurse also contributes to an inclusive work environment, supports staff development as a preceptor, and participates in hospital and practice-setting committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate with patients and care partners in care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including appropriate delegation and the ability to engage patients and families in their health care.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and the ability to analyze symptoms and determine appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this role.

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

Collaborate respectfully with coworkers, patients, families, designated care partners, and other staff.
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 nursing practices and protocols to reduce 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 enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively with 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 development 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.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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 and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time