Registered Nurse - Jefferson Montgomery County - Einstein Montgomery

Jefferson Health Plans•East Norriton Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse positions are available at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in Med Surg, the Emergency Department, Stepdown/Stroke/Telemetry, ICU, Float Pool, and Maternity Units. The RN delivers patient-centered care by integrating evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs. The role includes partnering with patients and their designated care partners on education, care planning, and discharge needs; following nursing practices and protocols to reduce risk; using information technology and data to support care and quality improvement; and working effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams. The RN also contributes to an inclusive environment, supports learning and professional development, precepts appropriate staff, participates in hospital and practice-setting committees, and incorporates feedback into practice. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, an active RN license in the state of practice, and current AHA Basic Life Support certification. Experience requirements vary by unit. A BSN or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire is strongly preferred, as is one year of RN experience in an acute care setting. Jefferson offers benefits to full- and part-time colleagues, including medical and prescription coverage, supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University are available after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. Medical and prescription insurance is also available to colleagues working less than part-time, including per-diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
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 partnership-based 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, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medications and their administration.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Experience requirements vary based upon unit.

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

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs when delivering care.
Partner with patients and designated care partners to identify learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes using data and apply improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively in 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 demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and development, 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 support continuing treatment as applicable to the role.
Partner with patients and families or designated care partners to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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 and prescription insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per-diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps