Registered Nurse, Full-Time, Nights, Intermediate, Cherry Hill

Jefferson Health Plans•Cherry Hill, NJ

8d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each patient’s unique physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking account of their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, colleagues, and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, medication administration, patient and care-partner education, discharge planning, accurate health-information documentation, and the use of evidence-based practice and information technology. The nurse monitors care outcomes and participates in improvement efforts to strengthen quality and safety. The position also contributes to an inclusive environment, supports learning and professional development, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, and participates in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement. This is a full-time night-shift position based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; a New Jersey RN license is specified.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and respectfully delegating to team members.
Knowledge and ability in patient assessment, care, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and treatment planning.
Knowledge of patient and designated care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and post-discharge care needs.
Knowledge of health-information documentation methods and the ability to accurately record patient information.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the physical demands described in the posting, including 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

Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care that respects patients’ needs, preferences, priorities, and cultural beliefs and values.
Develop plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful education about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Follow established 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 design and test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Support an inclusive environment 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 document relevant health information.
Partner with patients and care partners on 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 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