Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit Jefferson Abington

Job Overview

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The nurse 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 to honor their cultural beliefs and values.

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family or designated care partner(s), and other staff in accordance with the values of Jefferson.
• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and cultural beliefs and values to deliver optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients and their family or designated care partner(s) to identify learning needs and priorities, and provides education that is useful, understandable, and affirming.
• Minimizes risk of harm by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision‑making.
• Uses data to monitor outcomes of care processes and employs improvement methods to design and test changes that continually enhance 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 and their family or designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate, and coordinated care based on respect for individual preferences, priorities, and cultural beliefs.
• Creates an inclusive environment, demonstrating problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to learning, seeks opportunities for professional growth, and serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
• Actively participates in hospital‑and practice‑setting committees, including safety and quality improvement.
• Shows willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

• Graduate of a specialized diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) emergency certification.
• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• Knowledge of patient‑and family‑centered practice; ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners.
• Cultural awareness and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills; ability to transmit, receive, and interpret information accurately.
• Patient assessment and care knowledge; ability to assess ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
• Patient and designated care partner education knowledge; ability to elicit learning priorities and educate on condition, treatment, medications, and recovery steps.
• Medication administration and prescription knowledge; ability to administer medications and prescribe continued treatment outside the hospital.
• Discharge planning knowledge; ability to develop discharge plans and arrange follow‑up care.
• Assessment and diagnosis knowledge using tools and techniques to analyze symptoms and generate resolutions.
• Health information documentation knowledge; ability to record medical histories, vitals, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results electronically or in written form.

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

• Active RN license in the state of practice.

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

• Medical, prescription, supplemental, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits and group‑rate discounts.

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.