RN 7C Surg/Trauma Unit FT CENTER CITY

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and addressing patients’ 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 role delivers evidence-based care, patient and family education, assessment, treatment, medication administration, documentation, and discharge planning. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, co-workers, and inter-professional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The role also uses information technology and quality-improvement methods to support clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes, contributes to an inclusive environment, supports staff learning as a preceptor, and participates in committees and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and designated care partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment.
Knowledge of discharge planning and arranging follow-up care.
Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analyzing symptoms to determine appropriate resolutions.
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.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural values into care.
Partner with patients and designated care partners to identify learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
Follow 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 the quality and safety of patient care.
Collaborate effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams, supporting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Create an inclusive environment and apply problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Seek professional growth 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 integrate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability
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 those working less than part-time