Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PT - Day) - Jefferson Abington

Health Partners Plans; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jefferson Health is seeking a professional nurse to provide patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of diverse patients. Develops care plans with patients and their designated care partners to meet individualized priorities and reflect cultural values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams, education for patients and families, and active participation in quality and safety initiatives, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma is required.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and how to involve families in care planning.
• Cultural awareness and ability to respect diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques to engage patients and families.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
• Ability to assess patient conditions, develop care plans, and implement treatments.
• Experience with health information documentation and data use in care.
• Ability to collaborate within nursing and inter-professional teams.

Responsabilités

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, families, and staff in ways that reflect Jefferson Health values.
• Partners with patients and families in identifying learning needs and education.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support ethical decision making.
• Works within nursing and inter-professional teams to achieve high-quality patient care.
• Contributes to safety and quality improvement initiatives and participates in committees.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Medication administration

Interprofessional collaboration

Nursing documentation

Patient education

Plan of care development

Evidence-based practice

Formation

Specialized Diploma

Description du poste

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

1

Job Details

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.

Job Description

Summary 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.

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 Documentati