Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Nights Torresdale-Jefferson

Job Details:
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population at Jefferson Health.

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, family or designated care partners, and other staff in alignment with Jefferson’s values.
• Integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to deliver optimal care.
• Partners with patients and their families to identify learning needs and provides education that is clear, understandable, and affirming.
• Minimizes risk of harm by following established nursing practices and protocols.
• Uses information technology for communication, knowledge management, error mitigation, and ethical decision‑making.
• Uses data to monitor care outcomes and applies improvement methods to test changes for continuous quality and safety enhancement.
• Functions effectively within nursing and inter‑professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision‑making.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning, seeks professional growth opportunities, and serves as a preceptor for appropriate staff members.
• Actively participates in hospital and practice‑setting based committees (e.g., safety and quality improvement).
• Gives and receives feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

• Specialized Diploma – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Patient‑and Family‑Centered Practice – Knowledge of conveying respect and collaborating with patients and families in care planning.
• Cultural Awareness – Ability to respectfully connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective Communication – Ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
• Patient Assessment and Care – Ability to assess ailments and injuries and implement treatment plans.
• Patient and Designated Care Partner Education – Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to elicit learning priorities.
• Medication Administration and Prescription – Knowledge of medications used to treat patients, and ability to administer and prescribe as appropriate.
• Discharge Planning – Ability to partner with patients and families to develop discharge plans and arrange follow‑up care.
• Assessment and Diagnosis – Knowledge of tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement.
• Health Information Documentation – Ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
• BLS – Basic Life Support – Certified through AHA or American Red Cross.
• RN – Licensed Registered Nurse – or PA, State of Pennsylvania.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire.
• 1 year of previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting.

• Active RN license required in state of practice.

Full Time/Nights – 36 hours weekly (7pm‑7am).

• Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs.
• Push/pull patients on bed or stretcher (≈29 lbs. push force); lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of patient’s weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking; patient transporters may walk 8‑10 miles per shift.
• May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

This position description provides the major duties, responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, or disability.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including prescription).
• Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts; retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts for attendance at Thomas Jefferson University.
• Voluntary benefits and group rates on insurance.