RN FT R 13 Pavilion Surgical Unit CENTER CITY

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, valuing each individual and addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of Jefferson Health patients. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect patients’ needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.

The role involves providing safe, compassionate, coordinated care; collaborating with patients, families, co-workers, and inter-professional teams; educating patients and care partners; and applying evidence-based practice and clinical expertise. The nurse also uses information technology and outcome data to support care, reduce errors, and improve quality and safety. The position contributes to an inclusive environment, professional learning, precepting, and 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; Pennsylvania RN licensure required for this position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, effective communication, patient assessment and care, patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health information documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, engage patients and families as partners, and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities 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

• Provide patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and develop individualized plans of care with patients and designated care partners.
• Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into healthcare delivery.
• Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
• Follow 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 improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Collaborate within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
• Provide safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
• Promote belonging and inclusion 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 incorporate appropriate feedback into practice.
• Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and partner in 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree