3B Med Surg PT Days RN Abington

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners. Care addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs and respects their cultural beliefs and values. This is a 3B Med Surg registered nurse role at Abington Memorial Hospital, working the day shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 partnership-based communication and appropriate delegation.
Ability to assess patients, make nursing diagnoses or clinical judgments, and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used in patient treatment.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge and follow-up planning.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including patient transfers; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific tasks may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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 keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Create an environment of belonging and inclusion, using problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional learning and development, and serve 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; administer medications and provide education about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, care plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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 with 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