Jefferson Health
Registered Nurse Fulltime Night, Spinal Cord Injury Unit
Philadelphia, PA · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- No minimum years required; 1 year of acute-care RN experience is strongly preferred.
- Education
- Specialized Diploma; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
About the job
Provides patient- and family-centered nursing care for patients in a spinal cord injury unit, including assessment, individualized care planning, treatment, education, and coordination of care.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver individualized nursing care, integrating evidence-based practice and patients’ preferences and cultural values.
- Educate patients and care partners, coordinate care and discharge planning, and communicate effectively with the interprofessional team.
- Follow nursing protocols and participate in quality and safety improvement, using data and information technology to support care.
What they ask for
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Active RN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania RN licensure is specified.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge and ability in patient assessment and care, medication administration, documentation, and patient and care-partner education.
Nice to have
- BSN or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire.
- Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
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