RN NICU - PRN

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional nurse to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will utilize your nursing expertise to provide individualized patient care while fostering a collaborative environment. Your commitment to evidence-based practice and cultural sensitivity will ensure that each patient's unique needs are met. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, making it perfect for those who are passionate about improving lives and advancing their nursing careers. Join a team that values your contributions and strives for excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• BSN required with a strong preference for RN experience in acute care.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Integrates evidence-based practices for optimal patient care.
• Partners with patients and families to address learning needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Practice

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Information Technology

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

Essential Functions:

· 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.

Qualification:

- BSN Required

- Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

About Us

With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives , expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.