Job Summary
Job Description
About Jefferson
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.
About Our Unit
This unit is located at Thomas Jefferson University Campus.
Awards & Recognition
Jefferson University Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania
Schedule Commitment
Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:
Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night)
Minimum commitment 36hrs per 6 week period
Minimum 1 weekend shift per 6 week schedule (included in 36hrs)
Holiday commitment consists of 2 holidays per year
Responsibilities
As a registered nurse, responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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
Qualifications
To qualify as registered nurse, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:
BSN Degree preferred
State Issued RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Total Rewards
As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary benefits
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 Jefferson’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's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. [Register to View] target="_blank">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. [Register to View] target="_blank">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. [Register to View] target="_blank">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 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.