Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Oncology 3B (Full Time, Days) Torresdale-Jefferson

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking cultural beliefs and values into account.

The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs to support optimal care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, minimizes risk by following nursing practices and protocols, uses information technology and data to support care and quality improvement, and works collaboratively with nursing and inter-professional teams. The nurse also promotes inclusion, contributes to committees and safety initiatives, seeks professional development, provides preceptorship to appropriate staff, and incorporates feedback into practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
• Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license specified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and collaborative care planning.
• Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and appropriately delegating to team members.
• Knowledge and ability to assess patients 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 develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and care partners.
• Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
• Knowledge of health information documentation and ability to record medical information in written or electronic form.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, stand and walk frequently to continuously, and perform role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

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 previous RN experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care and develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners.
• Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
• 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 enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
• Collaborate with nursing and inter-professional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
• Promote inclusion and belonging, 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 incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
• Assess patients and implement treatment plans.
• Administer medications and provide discharge planning and follow-up coordination.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree