Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and individualized plans of care. The nurse partners with patients and their designated care partners to address physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs in ways that respect cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities. The role includes assessing patients, providing and coordinating care, educating patients and care partners, documenting health information, and contributing to safe, high-quality care. The nurse also supports a culture of inclusion, teamwork, continuous improvement, feedback, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license required in the state of practice.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) 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 the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and engage patients and families as partners.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and ability to apply it to medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of 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 techniques and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, including analyzing symptoms and identifying appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant medical information in written or electronic form.

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

Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural beliefs into healthcare delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Minimize risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to test changes that improve quality and safety.
Work effectively within 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 and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued learning and 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.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and support continuing treatment as applicable.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and arrange 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 insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with 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