Registered Nurse- Intermediate Neuro & Spine ICU

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, valuing 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, taking into account their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and effective communication to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, minimizes risk by following nursing practices and protocols, uses health information technology and care-outcome data, and contributes to quality and safety improvement. The nurse works effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams, supports inclusion, seeks ongoing professional development, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in hospital and practice-setting committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Current RN license in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including use of partnership-oriented language and accurate exchange of information.
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.
Knowledge of medications and their administration.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including assisting with patient transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific duties may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing 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

Develop individualized nursing plans of care with patients and designated care partners, considering their needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
Collaborate respectfully with co-workers, patients, families, designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decisions.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth 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 incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Appropriately delegate to other team members.
Document relevant health information, assessments, and care in written or electronic form.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
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, including those working less than part-time