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

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addressing each patient’s 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. This is a part-time evening position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit with call. The work shift is listed as rotating.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Pennsylvania RN license (RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the 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 accurately conveying and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and their administration, and of prescriptions for continued treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and ability to analyze symptoms and determine appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, with frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities 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

Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Reduce risks of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, 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 with nursing and interprofessional teams through 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 ongoing learning and professional 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 incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, educate patients and care partners, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
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 colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps