RN Levy 4 Med/Surg FT Night EINSTEIN

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities into account. The role includes providing safe, compassionate, coordinated care; educating patients and care partners; collaborating with interprofessional teams; using evidence-based practice and information technology; monitoring outcomes and contributing to quality and safety improvement; and supporting an inclusive environment. The nurse also pursues professional development, serves as a preceptor to appropriate staff members, participates in committees, and incorporates feedback into practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including use of partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patient ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
Previous RN experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and provide clear, useful, and 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 improve the quality and safety of patient care.
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 use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth 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.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Administer medications and support continuing treatment as appropriate to the role.
Collaborate with patients and care partners on discharge plans and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, assessments, treatment plans, and results.

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