Registered Nurse: Full Time, Evenings, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, 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, respecting their cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities. This is a full-time evening position with on-call requirements; the listed work shift is rotating. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, supports patient and family education, promotes safe and coordinated care, and participates in quality improvement and professional development. The position requires an active RN license in the state of practice and graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Critical care experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed.
Active RN license required in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Pennsylvania-licensed registered nurse (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and how to collaborate respectfully with patients and care partners.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication and appropriate delegation.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used in patient care.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to help arrange follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant clinical information.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking. Role-specific physical activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience preferred.
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

Interact with co-workers, patients, patients’ families or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities and provide clear, useful, and affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
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 patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams, promoting 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 act 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 support continuing treatment as appropriate to the role.
Collaborate with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information in written or electronic form.

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