Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU (Per Diem, Rotating) Bucks-Jefferson

Jefferson Health Plans•Falls Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners. Care addresses patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs and respects their cultural beliefs and values. The role is in an ICU/CCU setting and is per diem with rotating day and night shifts at Jefferson Health Northeast in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, communicates and collaborates with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams, and provides education tailored to patients’ and care partners’ learning needs. The nurse follows established practices and protocols to reduce risk, uses information technology and care-outcome data to support decisions and improve quality and safety, and participates in committees and professional development. The role also includes serving as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this position.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and appropriately delegating to team members.
Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques and ability to explain the patient's condition, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform the physical activities described in the posting, including standing and walking frequently to continuously, and role-related kneeling, bending, squatting, or 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 that respects patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Develop nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide clear, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decisions.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Collaborate effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Seek continued professional growth and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality improvement.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and support 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 with 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 per diem colleagues