ICU Registered Nurse — Patient-Centered Care & Education

Jefferson Health Plans; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Turnersville, NJ. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with inter-professional teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, discharge planning, and using health IT to monitor outcomes. Requires Specialized Diploma and RN licensure with BLS; BSN preferred within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• BSN strongly preferred within 3 years of hire
• 1 year previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and cultural awareness
• Effective communication and teamwork in inter-professional care
• Medication administration and discharge planning knowledge
• Health information documentation and accurate medical records keeping

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and educates accordingly.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and monitor outcomes to improve quality and safety of care.
• Works within nursing and inter-professional teams to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and preceptorship for staff.
• Participates in hospital and practice setting committees focused on safety and quality.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Cultural Awareness

Effective Communication

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Health Information Documentation

Education

Specialized Diploma

BSN preferred within 3 years

1 year RN acute care experience preferred

BLS

RN license PA/NJ

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Turnersville, NJ. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with inter-professional teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, discharge planning, and using health IT to monitor outcomes. Requires Specialized Diploma and RN licensure with BLS; BSN preferred within 3 years.