RN - PT Nights - 4B Overflow/ Med Surg - Jefferson Abington
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, valuing each individual and addressing patients’ 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 nurse collaborates with patients, families, co-workers, and interprofessional staff; applies evidence-based practice and clinical expertise; provides patient and care-partner education; and follows established practices to minimize risk. The role uses information technology and outcome data to support care, communication, ethical decision-making, quality improvement, and patient safety. The nurse fosters inclusive teamwork, participates in committees, supports learning and professional development, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members. This is a part-time registered nurse position at Jefferson Abington, in 4B Overflow/Med Surg. The job title indicates night work, although the listed work shift is Workday Day.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
- Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
- Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including partnership-oriented communication and appropriate delegation.
- Knowledge and ability to assess patients and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques, including education about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
- Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and ability to coordinate follow-up care with patients and families.
- Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and approaches to analyzing symptoms and identifying appropriate resolutions.
- Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including written or electronic records.
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 using the nursing process.
- Develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners that reflect individual needs, priorities, cultural beliefs, and values.
- Collaborate with patients, families, co-workers, and interprofessional staff to deliver optimal, coordinated care.
- Apply evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences in care delivery.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, 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.
- Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
- Foster open communication, mutual respect, shared decision-making, inclusion, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
- 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.
- Give and receive feedback and integrate 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
- 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, available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
