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Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Workplace
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
Hiring employer
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
The Nurse Leader Emeritus is a retired or experienced nurse who improves clinical practice and operations through mentorship and coaching while coordinating with an assigned nurse leader or on a project to support the delivery of patient care services. The nurse demonstrates advanced skills and expertise in leadership and management, and embodies the Jefferson Nurse mission, vision, and values.
Skills for this role
mentorshipcoachingleadershipmanagement
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
5 years nursing leadership experience required
RN License
BLS Certification
CPR
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Patient-and Family-Centered Practice
Cultural Awareness
Benefits
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Life insurance
About the employer
TJ
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
Academic Medical Center
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health form a large integrated academic medical center enterprise based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 65,000 employees working across clinical, educational, and research settings. The organization encompasses Jefferson Health (hospitals and clinical care), Thomas Jefferson…
Magnet® recognized
What reviewers appreciate
+Magnet designation at several Jefferson Health campuses across Pennsylvania and South Jersey, recognized as the gold standard of nursing excellence
+Home to NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only 57 nationwide, offering specialized oncology nursing opportunities
+Large enterprise with over 65,000 employees providing diverse career paths across clinical, academic, and research nursing roles
What reviewers flag
−Urban Center City Philadelphia location presents traffic and transit challenges, with an active travel advisory recommending extra travel time
−Research nursing roles carry heavy regulatory compliance and data management responsibilities, which may add administrative burden
−Large multi-entity enterprise structure may create complexity navigating across hospital, university, and physician divisions
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research sources.
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