Registered Nurse Med Surg (Part Time, Nights) Cherry Hill NJ

About the Role

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process to 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 these plans are consistent with the patient's 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, patient and family/designated care partner(s) preferences, and cultural beliefs for delivery of optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients and their family/designated care partner(s) to identify learning needs and priorities, providing education in useful, understandable, and affirming ways.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
• Uses data to monitor outcomes of care processes and employs improvement methods to design and test changes for continuous quality and safety enhancement.
• Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
• Recognizes the role of patients and their family/designated care partner(s) in providing 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 opportunities for professional growth, and acts as a primary preceptor to appropriate staff members.
• Actively participates in hospital- and practice setting-based committees, including safety and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback, integrating appropriate changes into practice.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Patient- and Family-Centered Practice: Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and/or designated care partner in care and care planning.
• Cultural Awareness: Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs accurately. Uses partnership language with patients and families, engaging them in health and healthcare. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
• Patient Assessment and Care: Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan.
• Patient and Designated Care Partner Education: Knowledge of child and adult education techniques; ability to elicit learning priorities and educate patients and their designated care partners on conditions, treatments, medications, and next steps in recovery.
• Medication Administration and Prescription: Knowledge of medications used to treat patients; ability to administer medications and prescribe drugs for continuing treatment.
• Discharge Planning: Knowledge of post-discharge needs; ability to partner with patients and family/designated care partner(s) to develop a discharge plan and arrange follow-up care.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Knowledge of tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis; ability to explore and analyze symptoms and generate resolutions.
• Health Information Documentation: Knowledge of health information relevance and documentation methods; ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Active RN license required in the state of practice (PA or NJ).

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 bed or stretcher 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.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $39.54 to $56.34. The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Schedule

Work Shift: Workday Night (United States of America)

Benefits

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

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance, 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 (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.