RN PRN MedSurg Days - Tier 3

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Continuing education opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a professional nurse who provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The role involves developing individualized care plans with patients and designated care partners, aligned with cultural beliefs and values.

Key duties include collaborating with co-workers and families, applying evidence-based practice, educating patients and families, and ensuring safety through established

Qualifications

• BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, families, and staff in line with Jefferson values.
• Integrates evidence-based practice and clinical expertise for high-quality care.
• Partners with patients and families to identify learning needs and provide education.
• Minimizes risk by following nursing practices and protocols.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decisions.
• Functions within inter-professional teams to achieve quality patient care.
• Participates in safety and quality improvement initiatives and committees.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Cultural awareness

Effective communication

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Evidence‑Based Practice

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire strongly preferred
• 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 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

BLS - Basic Life Support

• AHA - American Heart Association
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire
• Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Encouraged to obtain ambulatory care nursing certification
• Expected to participate in or support quality, evidence-based practice and research of nursing governance initiatives

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance
• 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. 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 through daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.