CT Technologist — Patient-Centered Imaging Expert

Jefferson Health; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered care on the unit. You will use the nursing process to develop individualized care plans in line with each patient's cultural beliefs and values.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, education for patients and families, and participation in safety and quality improvement initiatives; night shifts and full-time schedules are part of the position.

Qualifications

• 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 effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Patient Assessment and Care Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan.
• Discharge Planning Knowledge of the patient's post-discharge needs and the ability to partner with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in developing a discharge plan and arranging for follow-up care.
• Assessment and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interprofessional teamwork

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Safety and quality improvement

Cultural competence

Conflict resolution

Data literacy

Education

RN - Licensed Registered Nurse (NJ)

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered care on the unit. You will use the nursing process to develop individualized care plans in line with each patient's cultural beliefs and values.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, education for patients and families, and participation in safety and quality improvement initiatives; night shifts and full-time schedules are part of the position.