Registered Nurse - MICU - Full Time, Night - Jefferson Abington

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting cultural beliefs and values. The position is based at Jefferson Abington and is a full-time night-shift role. The nurse provides safe, compassionate, coordinated care; educates patients and care partners; collaborates with interprofessional teams; and uses evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and information technology to support care decisions. The nurse monitors care outcomes and participates in quality and safety improvement, supports an inclusive environment, seeks professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania or New Jersey RN licensure is specified.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patients, make nursing judgments, implement treatment plans, and educate patients and designated care partners.
Knowledge of medication administration, discharge planning, health information documentation, and patient assessment.

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 that reflects each patient's needs, preferences, priorities, and cultural beliefs and values.
Develop nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, appropriate 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 outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to improve care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Create an inclusive environment 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.
Receive and provide feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and support ongoing treatment as appropriate.
Document health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical and 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 and prescription insurance access for colleagues who work less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps