Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient‑centered care within a diverse population at Jefferson Health. You will develop individualized care plans, collaborate with the care team, and educate patients and families to support outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to evidence-based practice, respectful communication, and continuous professional growth, with responsibilities spanning care delivery, safety, and precepting.

Qualifications

• RN license required in PA or NJ; active license
• BLS and AHA certifications required
• Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred or completed within 3 years of hire
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families and care partners
• Experience in an acute care setting encouraged

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams to ensure safe, quality care
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and adherence
• Follow established protocols to minimize risk and ensure safety
• Use information systems to document and communicate care
• Participate in committees and quality improvement activities
• Support precepting and staff development as needed

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Patient education

Health information documentation

Problem solving

Delegation

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

With a commitment to patient‑ and family‑centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population at Jefferson Health. The nurse develops individualized nursing plans in collaboration with patients, their care partners, and the healthcare team, respecting cultural beliefs and values.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co‑workers, patients, and their family or designated care partners in a collaborative manner.
• Integrate evidence‑based practice, clinical expertise, and patient preferences into optimal healthcare delivery.
• Partner with patients and their care partners to identify learning needs and provide education that is useful, understandable, and affirming.
• Minimize risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and personal performance standards.
• Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision‑making.
• Analyze data to monitor care outcomes and apply improvement methods to design and test changes that enhance quality and safety.
• Function effectively within inter‑professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision‑making.
• Provide a safe, compassionate, and coordinated environment that respects patient priorities and cultural values.
• Create an environment of belonging and inclusion while demonstrating problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional growth, and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
• Actively participate in hospital‑ and practice‑based committees, including safety and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate willingness to give and receive feedback and integrate appropriate changes into practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Patient‑ and family‑centered practice knowledge: ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and care partners.
• Cultural awareness: knowledge of diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective communication: understanding of communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas accurately.
• Partnership language: ability to engage patients and families in their health and healthcare.
• Delegation: ability to delegate tasks to team members respectfully.
• Patient assessment and care: knowledge of evaluating ailments and injuries and implementing treatment plans.
• Patient and care partner education: knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to elicit learning priorities.
• Medication administration and prescription: knowledge of medications and ability to administer and prescribe appropriately.
• Discharge planning: ability to partner with patients and families in developing a discharge plan and arranging follow‑up care.
• Assessment and diagnosis: familiarity with assessment tools, clinical judgment, and problem‑solving techniques.
• Health information documentation: knowledge of appropriate documentation methods and ability to record medical data.
• BLS: Basic Life Support certification.
• AHA: American Heart Association certification.
• RN: Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications

• Active RN license required in state of practice.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs. (e.g., push/pull patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs.) Frequently standing/walking; may walk 8‑10 miles per shift. Perform kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR as necessary.

Work Schedule

Work Shift: Workday Evening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Jefferson offers a 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. 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, receive medical insurance coverage.