Registered Nurse, Short Procedure Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Short Procedure Unit at the Einstein Montgomery campus provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting cultural beliefs and values. The role combines evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, education, risk reduction, and collaboration with nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse uses information technology and outcome data to support ethical decisions and improve the quality and safety of care. The nurse also contributes to an inclusive environment, professional learning, precepting, and hospital- and practice-setting committees. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on a day shift. On-call and weekend work are not required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
- Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, including collaboration in care and care planning.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including respectful delegation and partnership with patients and families.
- Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and care partner education techniques, including education about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
- Knowledge of medication administration and prescription for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and arranging follow-up care with patients and their families or designated care partners.
- Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms to determine appropriate resolutions.
- Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation of histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform role-related physical activities, which may include pushing or pulling patients, standing, walking, 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
- Provide patient- and family-centered care, incorporating evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and care partners’ preferences and cultural beliefs.
- Develop individualized nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
- Identify patient and care partner 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 support continuous improvement in care quality and safety.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
- Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Pursue professional learning and development 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
