Registered Nurse: Full Time, Days with Rotation, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

3d•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 with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their cultural beliefs and values. This role is in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and is full-time, days with rotation and call. Critical care experience is preferred. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, coworkers, and the interprofessional team to deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care. The position includes patient and care partner education, assessment and treatment, medication administration, documentation, discharge planning, risk reduction, and ongoing quality improvement. The nurse also contributes to an inclusive care environment, supports staff development as a primary preceptor when appropriate, and participates in committees related to safety and quality.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license required in the state of practice.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
Knowledge and ability in patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, effective communication, patient assessment and care, patient and care partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health information documentation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience preferred.
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 coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.
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 understandable, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk 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 improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Create an environment of belonging and inclusion, using problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans; educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and families or designated care partners to develop discharge plans 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
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.