Registered Nurse - ICU/HRT - Full Time, Day - Jefferson Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, co-workers, and interdisciplinary staff to deliver safe, compassionate care. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, education, medication administration, discharge planning, health information documentation, and use of evidence-based practice and information technology. The nurse participates in quality and safety improvement, supports an inclusive environment, pursues ongoing professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
BLS - Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and respectfully delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to arrange follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms to determine resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation in written or electronic form.
Able to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; 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

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care and develop plans of care in partnership with patients and designated care partners.
Interact and collaborate with patients, families, co-workers, 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 provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Create an inclusive environment and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue 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, and incorporate appropriate feedback into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and document relevant health information.
Partner with patients and care partners on 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 access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time