RN - Med Surg - FT - Night

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington Lansdale Hospital, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care, using the nursing process to address each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their preferences, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse assesses patients, implements treatment plans, administers medications, documents health information, educates patients and care partners, and collaborates on discharge planning. The nurse also uses information technology and outcome data to support sound decisions and continuously improve care quality and safety. The nurse works effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams, communicates openly, delegates appropriately, and contributes to an inclusive environment. The role includes serving as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, pursuing professional development, participating in committees and quality-improvement activities, and giving and receiving feedback.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania or New Jersey RN licensure is listed.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully with patients and care partners.
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 needs.
Knowledge of patient assessment and care, including the ability to assess ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of adult and child education techniques and the ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and the ability to coordinate post-discharge needs and follow-up care.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.

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 individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care that addresses patients' needs and respects their preferences, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
Develop nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans while following nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Administer medications and support continuing treatment as appropriate.
Document health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and care partners to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Use care-outcome data and improvement methods to test changes and improve patient-care quality and safety.
Collaborate with nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Delegate appropriately to other team members.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members and pursue continued professional growth and development.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees, and incorporate appropriate feedback 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 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 and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time