Registered Nurse - Full Time, Interventional Radiology

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, valuing each individual and addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The position is in Interventional Radiology and follows four shifts Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a call rotation. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise while communicating and collaborating with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams. Responsibilities include assessment and care planning, patient and care-partner education, safe medication administration, discharge planning, health information documentation, and monitoring care outcomes. The nurse contributes to quality and safety improvement, supports an inclusive environment, pursues professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license specified.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, effective communication, patient assessment and care, patient education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health information documentation.
Ability to communicate and collaborate respectfully with patients, families, designated care partners, and team members, and to delegate appropriately.
Ability to assess ailments and injuries, develop nursing judgments and treatment plans, educate patients and care partners, and document care.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of critical care experience, including ICU and emergency room 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

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, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology and data to communicate, manage knowledge, document care, monitor outcomes, and support quality and safety improvements.
Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Contribute to an inclusive environment and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality improvement, and integrate appropriate feedback into practice.
Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, support discharge planning, and document relevant health information.

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, 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 access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time