RN- Part Time Weekend Plan OR

Registered Nurse – Operating Room Job Details: Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at the Abington Hospital. Prior operating room experience preferred. Weekend Program: scheduled Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7a‑7p. Required to work 3 out of 4 weekends. Peri‑op 101 course preferred. Responsibilities Interacts with co‑workers, patients, their family or designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates evidence‑based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ preferences and cultural beliefs to deliver optimal health care. Partners with patients and their 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 applies 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 care partner(s) 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 problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills. Demonstrates a commitment to learning, seeks opportunities for continued professional growth, and acts in a primary preceptor role for 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 Specialized diploma and graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Patient‑ and family‑centered practice knowledge: ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and care partner(s) in care planning. Cultural awareness: knowledge of diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively. Effective communication: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, and ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs. Engages patients and families using the language of partnership, involving them in health and health care decisions. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members. Patient assessment and care: knowledge and ability to assess ailments and injuries, and implement a treatment plan. Patient and designated care partner education: knowledge of child and adult education techniques, ability to elicit learning priorities, and educate on condition, treatment, medications, and recovery steps. Medication administration and prescription: knowledge of various medications, ability to administer and prescribe for continuing treatment outside the hospital. Discharge planning: knowledge of post‑discharge needs and ability to partner with patient/family to develop a discharge plan and arrange follow‑up care. Assessment and diagnosis: knowledge of tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions. Health information documentation: knowledge of relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods; ability to record medical histories, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results electronically or in written form. BLS – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association and RN – Licensed Registered Nurse (PA – State of Pennsylvania or RN – Licensed Registered Nurse (NJ). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (BSN) or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire. 1year prior experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Physical Demands Lifts and carries 40‑50lbs (push/pull patients on bed or stretcher, requires 29lbs push force). Includes lateral transfers up to 50lbs of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8‑10miles per shift. May require kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr