RN - Observation - PT Nights - Einstein Montgomery
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role includes delivering safe, compassionate, coordinated care; educating patients and care partners; collaborating with interprofessional teams; using evidence-based practice and information technology; documenting and monitoring care; and contributing to quality and safety improvement. The nurse also supports an inclusive environment, pursues professional development, serves as a preceptor to appropriate staff, and participates in relevant committees.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and ability to collaborate with patients and care partners in care planning.
- Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including partnership-based communication, accurate interpretation of information, and respectful delegation.
- Ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of adult and child education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
- Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
- Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Knowledge of patient assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
- Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record relevant patient information in written or electronic form.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN license required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science 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
- Deliver patient- and family-centered care that respects individual needs, preferences, cultural beliefs, and values.
- Develop individualized nursing plans of care with patients and their designated care partners.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences into care.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
- Follow nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- Promote belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Pursue continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor to 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 with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University, subject to service eligibility
- Medical insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
