RN Boan Marrow Transplant FT Rotating CENTER CITY

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care, using the nursing process to address each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with patients' priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role includes assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, educating patients and care partners, and planning for discharge and follow-up care. The nurse documents health information, uses technology and data to support safe care and quality improvement, and collaborates with nursing and inter-professional teams. The nurse also contributes to an inclusive environment, participates in committees and safety initiatives, seeks professional growth, and serves as a primary preceptor to appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
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 medications and medication administration.
Knowledge of discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Knowledge of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health-information documentation methods.

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

Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide clear, useful, and affirming education.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize the risk of harm.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively with nursing and inter-professional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Help create an inclusive environment and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional learning and serve as a primary preceptor to 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 and prescription insurance
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 with 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