JeffSTAT Registered Nurse Critical Care Transport Nights

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s individuality and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. This role supports critical care transport and works collaboratively with patients, families, coworkers, and interprofessional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural values into care delivery. The role includes patient and family education, assessment and treatment, medication administration, documentation, discharge planning, use of information technology, and ongoing monitoring and improvement of care quality and safety. The nurse also contributes to a culture of inclusion, participates in committees and quality initiatives, gives and receives feedback, pursues continued professional growth, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
Three years of critical care or emergency department RN experience required.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health information documentation.
Ability to appropriately and respectfully delegate to other team members.
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 transport may involve walking 8–10 miles per shift.
Ability to perform role-specific physical activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and 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 using the nursing process.
Develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners that address individual needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
Interact with coworkers, patients, families, and staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care.
Identify patient and family learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Collaborate effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams to support shared decision-making and quality care.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural values.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional learning and development and serve 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 educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, recovery, and follow-up needs.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Partner with patients and care partners in discharge planning and arranging 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
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 per diem colleagues and others working less than part-time