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Join the mission of Improving Lives as a RegisteredNurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, wersquo;re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.
Registered Nurses are responsible for the following:
Performs patient procedures within the nursing scope of practice.
Practices safe medication administration and assesses patient responses to medication.
Participates in reviewing and/or implementing clinical pathways and care coordination.
Bargaining Unit: PASNAP
This is a tier 2 position which requires the following commitment during a 6 week schedule:
Minimum Commitment - 24 Hours
Weekend Requirement - 24 Hours(inc in Min)
Holiday Requirement - 1 Winter amp; 1 Summer
The RegisteredNurse will provide professional nursing care to a group of patients within a specified time period and complete all required documentation. Qualifications for this position include:
Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred; BSN required within 3 years of starting.
Current Pennsylvania RN license, active and in good standing is required
At least three years RN experience in acute care with one year of RN stepdown, telemetry or higher acuity experience is required
Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
Evidence of attending and passing a Dysrhythmia Course required
Successful completion of a skills-based test required
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, amp; Vision Plans
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
About Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional 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.As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
