Resource RN—Patient-Centered Med/Surg, Night Shift

Jefferson Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient- and family-centered care within a collaborative team at our Cherry Hill, NJ location.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, education for patients and families, as well as safe, high-quality care across shifts. The position requires an active NJ RN license, BLS/ACLS certification, and a BSN preferred track with 2+ years Med/Surg/Tele nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 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 and the ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• Patient Assessment and Care knowledge of how to assess ailments and injuries and implement a treatment plan.
• Discharge Planning knowledge of post-discharge needs and arranging follow-up care.
• Health Information Documentation knowledge of documentation methods for medical records.
• BLS & ACLS - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN license

BLS & ACLS

Effective Communication

Patient Assessment

Discharge Planning

Health Information Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

BSN or higher preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient- and family-centered care within a collaborative team at our Cherry Hill, NJ location.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, education for patients and families, as well as safe, high-quality care across shifts. The position requires an active NJ RN license, BLS/ACLS certification, and a BSN preferred track with 2+ years Med/Surg/Tele nursing experience.