Registered Nurse Med Surg (Part Time, Nights) Stratford NJ

About the role

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their 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, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
• Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role 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 and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge: 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 ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors; uses language of partnership with patients and families.
• Patient Assessment and Care: knowledge and ability to assess ailments and injuries 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 designated care partners on condition, treatment, medications, and next steps in recovery.
• Medication Administration and Prescription: knowledge of various medications; ability to apply to administration and prescription for continuing treatment outside hospital.
• Discharge Planning: knowledge of post-discharge needs; ability to partner with patient and family/designated care partner(s) in developing discharge plan and arranging follow‑up care.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: knowledge of tools and techniques