RN - Medical Progressive Care (Weekend Program) Jefferson

About the role

The Registered Nurse works in Jefferson's Medical Progressive Care Unit, a 28-bed unit equipped for high-level cardiac monitoring. The unit cares for patients with Respiratory Failure, Heart Failure, and those requiring Bi-PAP, chest tubes, and titratable intravenous drips.

Responsibilities

• Provides transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.
• Builds the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient and staff needs.
• Maintains a safe environment and evaluates patient conditions.
• Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
• Cultivates a positive work environment promoting trust, collaboration, and creativity.
• Accepts mistakes and fosters a culture of risk-taking and resilience.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care and promote patient safety.
• Ensures appropriate order sets are used and supervises LPN scope of practice.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement patient care.
• Analyzes patient health status and compares it to norms.
• Notifies physicians and supervisors of changes in patient condition and intervenes accordingly.
• Assures appropriate order sets are used and supervises LPN scope of practice.
• Manages time effectively to complete assigned duties within work shifts.
• Plays an active role in improving patient and family satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, resolving concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 criminal background clearances.
• Current State of Pennsylvania RN license or multi-state license through the eNLC.
• CPR certification preferred.