RN PT Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab Tabor

Job 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.

• 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, and patient preferences and cultural beliefs to deliver optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients and their care partners 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, protocols and individual performance expectations.
• 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 and their care partners in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for personal preferences, priorities, needs and cultural beliefs.
• 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; acts in a primary preceptor role to 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.

• Education –
  
  Required:
  
  Specialized Diploma;
  Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Education – Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred.
• Experience – Preferred: 1 year prior experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  – Patient‑and Family‑Centered Practice, Cultural Awareness, Effective Communication, Patient Assessment and Care, Patient and Care Partner Education, Medication Administration and Prescription, Discharge Planning, Assessment and Diagnosis, Health Information Documentation.

• BLS – Basic Life Support, AHA – American Heart Association.
• RN – Licensed Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania.

Usual Workday

Hours:

8, 10, or 12 hours.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America). Work Subtype:
Regular Employee. Primary

Location:

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

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, 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, and voluntary benefits. 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 (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.