RN - PRN Days - Med Surg/Telemetry - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Jefferson Health Plans•559 W. Germantown Pike, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, recognizing each patient’s uniqueness and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The position delivers evidence-based care, partners with patients and families in education and care planning, and contributes to safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse works within interprofessional teams, supports quality improvement, uses information technology and data to improve care, and promotes inclusion, respectful communication, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully in care planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including use of partnership-oriented language and appropriate, respectful delegation.
Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
Ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
Knowledge of medications and their administration.
Knowledge of discharge needs and ability to develop plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and the ability to analyze symptoms and identify resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate written or electronic documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients and assisting with lateral transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

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

Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff consistently with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care.
Identify patients’ and care partners’ 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 errors, and support ethical decisions.
Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve patient-care quality and safety.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care based on patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
Promote belonging and inclusion and use 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-based committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees.
Give and receive feedback and integrate appropriate changes into practice.
Assess patients and implement treatment plans; administer medications and support continuing treatment as appropriate.
Partner with patients and care partners on discharge planning and follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including 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 per diem colleagues