RN Enterprise Resource Tier 2 ED
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and recognizing each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners that reflect patients’ priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. This position floats to all emergency departments in the North and East region. The nurse integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care; provides understandable and affirming education; follows established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk; and uses information technology and care-outcome data to support decisions and improve quality and safety. The nurse collaborates with interprofessional teams, fosters inclusion and open communication, participates in committees and quality improvement, accepts and incorporates feedback, and pursues professional development. The role also includes serving as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members. This is a regular employee position with a workday night shift. The primary location listed is 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role has physical demands that include lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and potentially kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
- Previous experience as an RN in an emergency department setting is required.
- Trauma certification is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
- Ability to assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, and support discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Ability to document health information in written or electronic form.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the stated physical demands.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with patients, families or designated care partners, coworkers, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
- Identify patient and family learning needs and provide useful, understandable education.
- Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize harm to patients and others.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support ethical decisions.
- Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
- Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, 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 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.
- 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 accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 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
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
