Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU (Per Diem, Rotating) Bucks-Jefferson

Jefferson Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health Northeast is seeking a professional nurse dedicated to providing patient- and family-centered care. The nurse will develop tailored nursing care plans and integrate clinical expertise with patient preferences to ensure optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a specialized diploma from an accredited nursing school, possess strong communication skills, and be knowledgeable in patient care and discharge planning. This role involves both patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams, aimed at fostering improvement in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient assessment and implementing treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and families.
• Knowledge of administering medications and developing discharge plans.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess nursing plans of care for individual patients.
• Collaborate with patients and families to address learning needs.
• Monitor patient outcomes and engage in continuous improvement.
• Participate in hospital-based committees for quality improvement.

Skills

Patient Assessment and Care

Effective Communication

Cultural Awareness

Medication Administration

Education

Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years

Job description

Job Description

With a commitment to patient‑ and family‑centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values.

Job Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma 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.
• 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.

BLS, RN, and PA Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). RN - Licensed Registered Nurse. PA - State of Pennsylvania.

Shift & Hours

Per Diem/Rotating: Days & Nights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred.
• 1 year previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Additional Qualifications: Active RN license required in state of practice.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. (Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight).
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Legal Statement

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package 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, and voluntary benefits that provide group rates on insurance and discounts.