Registered Nurse - Rapid Response - Full Time, Rotating - Jefferson Torresdale

Thomas Jefferson University•Northeast Philadelphia, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their cultural beliefs, values, priorities, and preferences. In the Rapid Response role, the nurse collaborates with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The position uses evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, information technology, and quality-improvement methods to support effective care and improve patient outcomes. The nurse also educates patients and care partners, contributes to a culture of inclusion and safety, and supports the learning and development of appropriate staff members. This is a full-time, rotating-shift position with Jefferson Health Northeast at 10800 Knights Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum education qualification.
Two years of ICU experience.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license specified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, effective communication, delegation, patient assessment and care, patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health-information documentation.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient-care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science 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.
ICU certification preferred.
U.S. IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to develop and deliver individualized, patient- and family-centered plans of care.
Interact with patients, their families or designated care partners, coworkers, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients' and families' preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide useful, understandable 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 and improve quality and safety.
Work effectively in nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering 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 continued professional growth 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 discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.

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, 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