1B PCU/ Tele/ Med Surg FT Nights RN Abington

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diverse patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address individualized needs and priorities, ensuring plans are consistent with cultural beliefs and values.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, and patient/family preferences and cultural beliefs to deliver optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients and their family/designated care partner(s) to identify learning needs and provides education in useful, understandable, and affirming ways.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
• Uses data to monitor care outcomes and employs improvement methods to continuously enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
• Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
• Provides safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning, seeks professional growth opportunities, and acts as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff.
• Actively participates in hospital- and practice-based committees, including safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Patient- and Family-Centered Practice: Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners in care planning.
• Cultural Awareness: Knowledge of diverse backgrounds and ability to connect effectively with respect.
• Effective Communication: Understanding of communication concepts, tools, and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and needs accurately. Engages patients and families in their health and care using partnership language.
• Patient Assessment and Care: Ability to assess ailments and injuries and implement a treatment plan.
• Patient and Designated Care Partner Education: Knowledge of child and adult education techniques to elicit learning priorities and educate on conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
• Medication Administration and Prescription: Knowledge of medications and ability to administer and prescribe drugs for continuing treatment.
• Discharge Planning: Ability to partner with patients and families to develop discharge plans and arrange follow-up care.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Knowledge of tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment.
• Health Information Documentation: Ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and test results accurately.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Active RN license required in the state of practice (Pennsylvania or New Jersey).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred.
• 1 year of previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs (e.g., push/pull patients on beds or stretchers requiring 29 lbs. push force, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of patient weight).
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking (patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift).
• May be required to perform activities specific to the role, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits providing access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

All colleagues, including those working less than part-time (per diem, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.