RN - Surgical Unit; PT Abington

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, family or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Integrates evidence‑based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to deliver optimal care.
• Partners with patients and families in identifying learning needs, priorities, and provides education that is useful, understandable, and affirming.
• Minimizes risk of harm by following established nursing practices and protocols and maintaining high performance standards.
• Uses information technology for communication, knowledge management, error mitigation, and ethical decision making.
• Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and applies improvement methods to design and test changes that continuously enhance quality and safety.
• Functions effectively within nursing and inter‑professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision‑making.
• Recognizes patients and their families in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for professional growth; serves as a preceptor when appropriate.
• Actively participates in hospital‑ and practice‑based committees, including safety and quality improvement.
• Shows willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

• Specialized Diploma graduate from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent).
• Patient‑and‑Family‑Centered Practice: ability to convey respect, collaborate with patients and families, and incorporate cultural beliefs.
• Cultural Awareness: sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and ability to communicate effectively.
• Effective Communication: application of communication concepts, tools, and techniques; partnership language; respectful delegation.
• Patient Assessment and Care: ability to assess ailments, injuries, and implement treatment plans.
• Patient and Designated Care Partner
  
  Education:
  
  proficiency in child and adult education techniques and eliciting learning priorities.
• Medication Administration and Prescription: knowledge and safe administration of medications; prescribing for out‑of‑hospital treatment.
• Discharge Planning: partner with patients and families to develop discharge plans and arrange follow‑up care.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: use of tools and techniques for nursing diagnosis and clinical judgment.
• Health Information Documentation: appropriate documentation methods and accurate record‑keeping.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association certification (AHA).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) or completion of a BSN within three years of hire.
• One year of RN experience in an acute‑care setting.

• Active RN license required in the state of practice.

• Lift and carry 40–50 lbs. Push/pull patients on bed or stretcher (29 lbs. push force) and perform lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of patient weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking; may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• Perform tasks such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR as required by role.

Primary location: 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States.

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.