Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Registered Nurse

Responsibilities 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. 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. Jefferson University Hospital is recognized for their high performance in specialty care such as Diabetes & Endocrinology, Cancer, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; & Geriatric 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) * Must be able to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis * Must be able to work every third(3rd) weekend * Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season 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. Conditions of Employment 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. Closing Statement 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. 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 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. Par Reference Code 115916 Apply for Job * Careers * Sign In * New User