Registered Nurse: Part Time, Days with Rotation, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and respecting the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with patients’ cultural beliefs and values. This is a part-time, day position with rotating shifts and call in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active registered nurse license required in the state of practice.
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 using partnership-oriented language and appropriately delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients, make nursing diagnoses or clinical judgments, and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult/child education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of discharge planning and post-discharge needs.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including assisting with patient movement and transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient-care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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 co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide clear, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks 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 improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued learning and professional development, and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement.
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.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document 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 insurance
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