4WW Med Surg PT Nights RN Abington

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process. The role values each patient's uniqueness and addresses their physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, incorporating their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, care partners, coworkers, and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The role includes patient and family education, assessment and treatment, medication administration, discharge planning, documentation, and use of evidence-based practice and information technology. The nurse also contributes to quality and safety improvement, supports an inclusive environment, pursues professional growth, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is 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 appropriate delegation and partnership with patients and families.
Knowledge and ability in patient assessment, care, and treatment planning.
Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to develop plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.

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

Develop individualized nursing plans of care with patients and designated care partners.
Use evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs to deliver care.
Identify patient and care partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow 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 improve quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
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.
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.

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 access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps