RN Medsurg FT Nights

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a dedicatedRegistered Nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered care within a diverse community hospital setting. The role emphasizes nursing process, individualized care plans, and collaboration with patients and care partners to address physical, emotional, and social needs.

The nurse will participate in evidence-based practice, maintain effective communication within inter-professional teams, and contribute to safety and quality improvement efforts across the

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience with nursing process and patient-centered care.
• Ability to collaborate with patients and family in care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with patients and families to identify learning needs and priorities.
• Utilize data and evidence-based practices to improve care quality and safety.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Effective Communication

Discharge Planning

Interprofessional Collaboration

Education

Specialized Diploma

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

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

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

• 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.

Patient Assessment and Care

Knowledge of the

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 Documentation

Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, sympto