Surgical Resource RN

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Resource Nurse works in the Operating Room at Einstein Main campus. 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 cultural beliefs and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural considerations to support optimal care. It includes patient and care-partner education, risk reduction, use of information technology, monitoring care outcomes, continuous quality and safety improvement, and effective collaboration within nursing and interprofessional teams. The nurse also supports an inclusive care environment, contributes to committees, seeks professional growth, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey and interpret information accurately and use partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge of patient assessment and care, and the ability to implement a treatment plan.
Knowledge of patient and care-partner education techniques and the ability to identify learning needs and explain conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge planning and the ability to coordinate post-discharge needs and follow-up care with patients and care partners.
Knowledge of assessment tools and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, with the ability to analyze symptoms and identify appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health-information documentation and the ability to document relevant clinical information in written or electronic form.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including assisting with patient movement and transfers.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
Previous RN experience in an acute-care setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, their families or designated care partners, and other staff in keeping with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and care-partner preferences, and cultural beliefs and values into healthcare delivery.
Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and priorities, and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
Reduce risk of harm by following established nursing practices and protocols and maintaining individual performance.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Monitor care-process outcomes and use improvement methods to design and test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
Function effectively on 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 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 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