RN Heart Failure FT Night Abington
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s individual physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and their designated care partners, respecting cultural beliefs, values, preferences, and priorities. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to deliver high-quality care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, follows nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk, uses health information technology and data to support care and improve outcomes, and collaborates effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse also contributes to an inclusive care environment, supports staff learning as a primary preceptor when appropriate, participates in committees and quality-improvement activities, and seeks ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
- Active registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this position.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate in care planning.
- Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including partnership-based communication and appropriate delegation.
- Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques and ability to explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
- Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to coordinate post-discharge needs and follow-up care.
- Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
- Knowledge of health information documentation and ability to record relevant medical and treatment information.
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
- Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care and develop plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural values into care.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
- Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks to patients and others.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Use care-outcome data and improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
- Collaborate 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 demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Pursue continued professional growth and act 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 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
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
