RN PT IPU GI Pulmonary Part Time Abington

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and respecting each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, social, and cultural needs. The nurse develops care plans in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, incorporating their priorities, preferences, cultural beliefs, and values. This part-time position is in the GI Pulmonary inpatient unit at Abington Memorial Hospital. The department operates Monday through Friday, and the role includes participation in an on-call rotation. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, co-workers, and interprofessional teams to deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care. The role includes patient and family education, assessment and treatment, medication administration, documentation, discharge planning, quality and safety improvement, and support for an inclusive care environment. The nurse also contributes to staff development as a primary preceptor when appropriate and participates in committees and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed.
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.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including using partnership-oriented language and appropriately delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability in patient assessment, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and treatment planning.
Knowledge of patient and designated care partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescription practices.
Knowledge of discharge planning and arranging follow-up care.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; physical examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required by the role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), completion of a BSN, or an appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire is strongly preferred.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute care setting is 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 patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Identify patient and family learning needs and priorities and provide useful, understandable, and affirming 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.
Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Promote 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 patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and support continuing treatment as appropriate.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and families 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 coverage
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