RN - General Med Surg, Jefferson

Highmark Health

233d

About The Position

4 West – Medical Surgical Unit: 36 bed medical-surgical unit including a 4 bed bariatric surgery recovery area. 4 West specializes in the care of post-operative patients from adolescence to adulthood in addition to caring for patients with variety of diagnoses and levels of care relating to all body systems including diabetes management, cellulitis, wound/ostomy care, and failure to thrive in the older adult. Jefferson Hospital has Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, private patient rooms, and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees). At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

Requirements

• Minimum Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for individuals or families.
• Provide leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Contribute to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assign or delegate tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff.
• Consider maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome.
• Provide peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
• Share knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
• Participate on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services.
• Promote patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in department specific quality initiatives.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care.
• Analyze the health status of individuals and families comparing the data with the norm.
• Assess patient reports/records change of condition and notify physician and/or supervisor.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous lifelong learning for self and others.
• Participate in systematic peer review and obtain informal feedback regarding one’s own practice.
• Continuously evaluate and assess patient and family satisfaction.
• Utilize effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Generous benefit package for full-time and part-time status employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees