RN - Medical Telemetry Innovation Unit - PT Rotating

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is looking for dedicated nurses focused on patient-and family-centered care. You will engage with patients and their families, planning care that aligns with their needs, preferences, and cultural values.

The role requires a specialized nursing diploma, with a BSN preferred, and at least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting. This position emphasizes effective communication, cultural competence, and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing; a bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, patients, and their families respecting values.
• Integrate evidence-based practice, patient preferences, and cultural beliefs.
• Partner with patients to identify learning needs and provide education.
• Minimize risk of harm by following nursing practices and protocols.
• Use information technology for communication and decision making.
• Monitor outcomes and apply improvement methods continuously.
• Foster communication and respect in nursing and team settings.
• Create an environment of belonging and inclusive care.
• Commit to learning and professional growth, serving as a preceptor.
• Participate in committees for safety and quality improvement.
• Give and receive feedback to enhance practice.

Skills

Patient-and Family-Centered Practice

Cultural Awareness

Effective Communication

Patient Assessment and Care

Patient and Designated Care Partner Education

Medication Administration and Prescription

Discharge Planning

Assessment and Diagnosis

Health Information Documentation

Education

Specialized Diploma from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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, patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients and their family/designated care partner(s) to identify 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.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.
• Uses data to monitor outcomes of care processes and applies improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve 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 patients, their family/designated care partner(s) to provide safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for their 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 a 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 ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient’s condition, treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in 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 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.

Licenses and Certifications – Required

• BLS – Basic Life Support AHA – American Heart Association.
• RN – Licensed Registered Nurse_PA – State of Pennsylvania or RN – Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ – State of New Jersey.

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America). Worker Sub Type: Regular Employee. Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

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.