RN - Med Surg - PT - Day

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania seeks a registered nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered care across the nursing process, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while honoring cultural beliefs and values.

You will collaborate with patients and designated care partners to develop individualized plans, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and advocate for learning needs through clear and compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
• BSN strongly preferred within 3 years of hire.
• 1 year RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Patient- and Family-Centered Practice knowledge and collaboration.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication with patients and families; appropriate care delegation.
• Discharge planning knowledge and post-discharge considerations.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, families, and staff per Jefferson Health values.
• Integrates evidence-based practice and clinical expertise to improve care.
• Educates patients and care partners about learning needs and care priorities.
• Uses information technology to communicate, monitor outcomes, and support decision making.
• Fosters inter-professional teamwork with open communication and shared decision-making.
• Participates in safety and quality improvement committees and accepts feedback.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

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

Articulates the job's main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education - Required
• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• Education - Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred
• Experience - Preferred
• 1 year Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred
• 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