RN - Med Surg (Full Time, Nights) Stratford, NJ

Thomas Jefferson University•Stratford, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, taking into account their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to deliver safe, compassionate care. The nurse educates patients and care partners, coordinates care and discharge planning, documents health information, administers medications, and works collaboratively with nursing and interprofessional teams. The position also contributes to quality and safety improvement, supports a culture of inclusion, and pursues continued professional growth. The nurse may serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma listed as the minimum qualification.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully in care and care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including using partnership-oriented language and appropriately delegating to team members.
Ability to assess patients, use nursing judgment, and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques.
Knowledge of medications and their administration.
Knowledge of discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking. Role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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

Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs and values into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ learning needs and priorities and provide clear, useful 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 and values.
Promote belonging and inclusion, and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Pursue continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including those focused on safety and quality improvement.
Give and receive feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

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
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