Registered Nurse - MICU - Full Time, Night - Jefferson Abington
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and attends to 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 priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role is in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Jefferson Abington and is a full-time night-shift position. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, care partners, co-workers, and interdisciplinary staff to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The position includes patient and family education, medication administration, assessment and treatment planning, documentation, discharge planning, and adherence to established nursing practices and protocols. The nurse uses information technology and care-outcome data to support decisions and improve quality and safety, contributes to an inclusive environment, acts as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in committees and professional development.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
- Active registered nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania or New Jersey RN licensure is listed.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication and appropriate delegation.
- Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
- Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and arranging follow-up care.
- Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms.
- Knowledge of health-information documentation in written or electronic form.
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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient- and family-centered care that addresses individual needs, priorities, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Develop nursing plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners.
- Collaborate with patients, families, co-workers, and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
- Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
- Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to support quality and patient safety.
- Promote open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making within nursing and interprofessional teams.
- Support an environment of belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- 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, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- 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 insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
