RN - PT Days - Float Pool - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addressing 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, respecting their cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to support safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse collaborates with interprofessional teams, educates patients and care partners, uses information technology and care-outcome data, and contributes to continuous improvement in care quality and safety. The nurse also supports an inclusive environment, pursues professional growth, serves as a preceptor when appropriate, participates in committees, and incorporates feedback into practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, including collaborating respectfully with patients and care partners in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information; using partnership-oriented language; engaging patients and families; and delegating respectfully and appropriately.
Ability to assess patients’ ailments and injuries and implement a treatment plan.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to identify learning needs and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer medications and prescribe drugs 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 documentation and ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.

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

Interact with co-workers, patients, designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Reduce the risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and performance expectations.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to continuously improve patient-care quality and safety.
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 and values.
Foster belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional learning 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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.