RN - L&D - PT Nights - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Jefferson Health Plans•East Norriton Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care by using the nursing process to address 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, taking account of their needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse delivers evidence-based care, educates patients and care partners, supports safe and coordinated treatment, and collaborates with colleagues and interprofessional teams. The role also involves using health information technology and outcome data, contributing to quality and safety improvement, fostering inclusion, and pursuing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
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 patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them and support prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, with the ability to analyze symptoms and determine appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this position.

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.
One year of prior RN experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, their families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into healthcare delivery.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, affirming education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
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 the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering 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 use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and 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 support appropriate continuing treatment.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment 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
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time