Registered Nurse - Telemetry 2B (Part Time, Days) Torresdale-Jefferson

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizes each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, social, cultural, and individual needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, incorporating their priorities, preferences, and cultural beliefs and values. The role involves delivering safe, compassionate, coordinated care; educating patients and care partners; collaborating with the interprofessional team; using evidence-based practice and health information technology; and participating in quality and safety improvement. The nurse also supports an inclusive environment, pursues professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
At least one year of previous RN experience in an acute-care setting.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and how to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including respectful delegation and partnership-oriented communication with patients and families.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries 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 coordination of follow-up care.
Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms and possible resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences into healthcare delivery.
Collaborate with patients and designated care partners to identify 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 errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, supporting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Foster 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 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 to the role.
Partner with patients and care partners to plan discharge and arrange follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.

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
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time