RN Enterprise Resource Tier 2 ED-

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

14d•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 in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. This role floats to all emergency departments in the North and East region.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Four years of previous RN experience in an emergency department setting.
Trauma certification required.
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Knowledge and ability in patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, effective communication, patient assessment and care, patient and care-partner education, medication administration, discharge planning, assessment and diagnosis, and health-information documentation.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push and pull patients on beds or stretchers; perform lateral transfers; stand and walk frequently to continuously; and perform role-related 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, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, their families or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson's values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide useful, understandable, affirming education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and performance standards.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve quality and patient safety.
Work effectively in nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Foster belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue professional learning and development 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.
Float to all emergency departments in the North and East region.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Medical insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time