RN PT IPU GI Pulmonary Part Time Abington

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care by 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, values, preferences, and priorities. This role is in the GI Pulmonary inpatient unit at Abington. The department operates Monday through Friday, and the position includes participation in an on-call rotation. Critical care and/or Emergency Department experience and current ACLS certification are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Critical care and/or Emergency Department experience required.
Current ACLS certification required.
Active RN license in the state of practice required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and collaborative care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication, including using partnership language with patients and families and appropriately delegating to team members.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of discharge planning and arranging follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms.
Knowledge of health-information documentation, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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 a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients' and care partners' preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patients' and care partners' learning needs and provide clear, useful, and affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional growth 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.
Participate in the department's on-call rotation.

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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time