RN - FT Rotating - Medical Telemetry Innovation Unit 7W

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their preferences, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role includes communicating and collaborating with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional staff; integrating evidence-based practice and clinical expertise; educating patients and care partners; following established practices and protocols to minimize risk; and using information technology and data to support safe, effective care and continuous improvement. The nurse contributes to an inclusive environment, supports problem solving and conflict resolution, pursues professional development, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in committees focused on safety and quality improvement. Duties may vary by department and location, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is listed as required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and how to collaborate in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey, receive, and interpret information and appropriately delegate to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and adult education techniques and ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and their administration, and of prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care in partnership with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for analyzing symptoms and determining resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including recording histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Nice To Haves

BSN, or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, is strongly preferred.
One year of previous RN experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized, patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and in partnership with patients and designated care partners.
Communicate and interact with patients, families, coworkers, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities, and provide understandable, useful 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.
Use care outcome data and improvement methods to design and test changes that improve quality and patient safety.
Work effectively within 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.
Promote belonging and inclusion, and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-based 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 ongoing treatment.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information in written or electronic form.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D 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
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time