FT Nights ICU Registered Nurse- Lansdale

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Lansdale, PA, seeks an experienced RN for our hospital, delivering patient-centered nursing care and leading family-inclusive care planning. You will assess, educate, administer medications, and facilitate safe discharge planning with the patient and care partner.

Requirements include an RN license, BLS, and BSN preferred, with a background in acute care strongly favored. This on-site role offers strong benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• 1+ year acute care RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develop and adjust care plans with patient and designated care partner.
• Administer medications and monitor treatment responses.
• Coordinate discharge planning with patient and family.
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and post-discharge steps.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Care planning

Nursing assessment

Education delivery

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Education

Specialized Diploma (RN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsWith a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values theuniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patientsserved by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectivelyaddress the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and valuesJob DescriptionEducation - Required • Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required Education - Preferred • Bachelor’s Degree BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred Experience - Preferred • 1 year Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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 planningCultural 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. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. 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 and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery. • Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications and to the prescription of drugs for continuing treatment outside of the hospital. • 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 according to available drugs, facilities and techniques. • Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form. Licenses and Certifications - Required • BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association and • RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Additional Qualifications • Active RN license required in state of practiceWork ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityLansdale HospitalPrimary Location Address100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.