Registered Nurse Part Time Day, Traumatic Brain Injury

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, valuing each patient’s uniqueness and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to deliver high-quality care. It includes patient assessment, treatment, education, medication administration, documentation, and discharge planning, while promoting safety, quality improvement, teamwork, inclusion, and professional development. The nurse may serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members and participate in hospital and practice-setting committees.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Pennsylvania RN license (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and collaboration in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication and respectful delegation.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of education techniques and ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and designated care partners.
Knowledge of medications and their administration for patient treatment.
Knowledge of patient post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for evaluating symptoms and determining appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, with frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific 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

Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and 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 care-partner learning needs and provide clear, useful, and affirming education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks 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 care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Promote belonging and inclusion and apply 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 educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Document relevant health information and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up arrangements.

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