Med-Surg RN: Patient-Centered Acute Care Leader

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health’s Abington Memorial Hospital seeks a dedicated registered nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will develop care plans with patients and families, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs while respecting cultural beliefs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with inter-professional teams, educating patients and families, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and cultural sensitivity.
• Effective communication with patients and families.
• Ability to delegate appropriately to team members.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and patient education.
• Health information documentation and nursing processes.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and RN license in PA.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Applies 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

Team collaboration

Patient education

Cultural awareness

Clinical judgment

Education

Specialized Diploma (RN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Jefferson Health’s Abington Memorial Hospital seeks a dedicated registered nurse to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will develop care plans with patients and families, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs while respecting cultural beliefs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with inter-professional teams, educating patients and families, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.