Registered Nurse Emergency Department (Full Time, Evenings) Washington Township, NJ

Jefferson Health Plans•Washington Township, NJ

1d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and respecting 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, consistent with their cultural beliefs and values. The role includes delivering evidence-based care, educating patients and care partners, minimizing risks, documenting and using health information, and monitoring care outcomes to improve quality and safety. The nurse works effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams, promotes inclusion and respectful communication, supports professional development, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in hospital and practice-setting committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; New Jersey RN licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
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 the ability to convey, receive, and accurately interpret information and respectfully delegate to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications used to treat patients and ability to administer medications.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push and pull patients on beds or stretchers, including a stated 29-pound push force, and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of patient weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transport may involve walking 8–10 miles per shift.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

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 using the nursing process.
Develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners that address individual needs, priorities, and cultural beliefs and values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
Partner with patients and care partners to identify learning needs 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 error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Collaborate within nursing and inter-professional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Foster belonging and inclusion and demonstrate 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 safety and quality-improvement committees.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Administer medications and support continuing treatment as appropriate to the role and scope of practice.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and 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 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 insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time