RN - Med/Surg/Tele - 3S - PD
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessing patients, making clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensuring care is delivered safely and competently, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. This onsite position is based at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, and provides patient care on a Medical-Surgical/Bariatric unit. The posting describes a per diem role and also advertises a part-time night opportunity on 3 South. The unit offers low RN-to-patient ratios and a collaborative environment, with support from pharmacists, clinical educators, an inpatient clinical coach, Clinical Practice Leaders, resource RNs, assigned LNAs, and leadership. The unit is Magnet recognized.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience cannot substitute for the degree.
- Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
- Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Interpret the plan of medical care and assess patients to make clinical decisions regarding nursing care.
- Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently; provide individualized care and evaluate care for groups of patients.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation packages.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
