Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Jefferson Health as a Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery department. This full-time role involves providing critical nursing care, administering medications, and collaborating with clinical teams to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a BSN, RN license, and be committed to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Coaching

Commuter Discounts

Day Care Services

Qualifications

• One year acute care experience required.
• Must have a BSN degree or equivalent, RN license, and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient procedures and administer medications safely.
• Assure proper documentation and participate in care coordination.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions and care plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Communication

Education

BSN Degree preferred

State Issued RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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Job Details

Full time 36 hours/week day/night rotation

Job Details

Full time 36 hours/week day/night rotation

Job Description

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Staff Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

Staff Nurses Are Responsible For The Following

• Performs patient procedures within the nursing scope of practice.
• Practices safe medication administration and assesses patient responses to medication.
• Participates in reviewing and/or implementing clinical pathways and care coordination.
  
  

The Staff Nurse will provide professional nursing care to a group of patients within a specified time period and complete all required documentation.

Qualifications For This Position Include

One year acute care experience required

• BSN Degree preferred
• State Issued RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  
  

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
  
  

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Competencies (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 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.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally 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.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

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