Registered Nurse Intermediate (Full Time, Night) Washington Township, NJ

divh2Professional Nurse/h2pWith 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./ppJob Description/pulliInteracts 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, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare./liliPartners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) 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 and protocols and individual performance./liliUses 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./liliFunctions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patients personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values./liliCreates 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 and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members/liliActively 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./li/ulpQualifications/ppThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred./ppEducation - Required/pulliSpecialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required/li/ulpEducation - Preferred/pulliBachelors Degree BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred/li/ulpExperience - Preferred/pulli1 year Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required/pulliPatient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care and care planning./liliCultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively./liliEffective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members./liliPatient Assessment and Care Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan./liliPatient and Designated Care Partner Education Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patients condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patients recovery./liliMedication Administration and Prescription Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications and to the prescription of drugs for continuing treatment outside of the hospital./liliDischarge Planning Knowledge of the patients post-discharge needs and the ability to partner with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in developing a discharge plan and arranging for follow-up care./liliAssessment and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions according to available drugs, facilities and techniques./liliHealth Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods, ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic form./li/ulpLicenses and Certifications - Required/pulliBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association and/liliRN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or/liliRN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey/li/ulpSalary Range/pp$39.54 to $56.34 Hourly/ppThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive./ppWork Shift/ppWorkday Night (United States of America)/ppWorker Sub Type/ppRegular/ppEmployee Entity/ppKennedy University Hospitals, Inc/ppPrimary Location Address/pp435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America/p/div