RN Oncology PT Night Abington

Jefferson Health Plans•Abington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and addressing each patient's physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with patients' cultural beliefs and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural awareness to deliver safe, compassionate care. It includes patient education, assessment and treatment, medication administration, documentation, discharge planning, collaboration with interprofessional teams, and participation in quality and safety improvement. The nurse also serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff and pursues continued professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
BLS 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 the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including partnership-based communication with patients and families and respectful delegation to team members.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Knowledge of education techniques and ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them and prescribe drugs for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools and techniques, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and analysis of symptoms to determine appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording relevant medical information in written or electronic form.
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

BSN, completion of a BSN, or an 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 care consistent with Jefferson's values and collaborate with patients, designated care partners, coworkers, and other staff.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patient and care partner learning needs and provide understandable, useful, and affirming 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.
Use care outcome data and improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting 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 use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Seek 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 and prescription insurance
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
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