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

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, valuing each individual and addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their cultural beliefs and values. This is a part-time, day-shift position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit with rotating hours and call responsibilities. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, provides patient and care-partner education, follows established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk, and uses information technology and outcome data to support safe, high-quality care. The role includes collaboration with interprofessional teams, support for inclusive and respectful care, continued professional development, serving as a preceptor when appropriate, and participation in committees and quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Pennsylvania RN licensure (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 partnership-based communication with patients and families and respectful delegation to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to identify patient and care-partner learning needs and educate them about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and ability to analyze symptoms and identify appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information documentation and ability to record relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR, according to role-specific activities.

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

Collaborate respectfully with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and care-partner preferences, and cultural beliefs and values into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities, and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to test changes that improve quality and patient safety.
Work effectively within 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 and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion, 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.
Give and receive feedback and integrate appropriate changes into practice.

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 colleagues working less than part-time, including per-diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps