RN | Pre-Surgical Testing | Per Diem
About The Position
The Testing Center Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a population-specific group of patients, from simple to complex cases involving multiple systems, in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assesses and interprets patient data, and identifies age-specific care needs. The RN builds caring relationships with patients, families, and significant others; collaborates with other healthcare workers; and uses sound judgment when performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN follows specialty and organizational standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. The position reports to the Manager and/or Director and may participate in supervising Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. The schedule consists of eight-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role is per diem.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association.
- Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.
- At least 2 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in the clinical specialty.
- Ability to interact effectively and positively with multidisciplinary staff, patients, and others.
- Ability to perform as a member of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gather data through history taking and physical assessment, and interpret data to plan and implement interventions that meet patient care needs.
- Develop, evaluate, and revise patients' plans of care and nursing actions in response to their needs.
- Apply purposeful, organized thinking to nursing actions and clinical judgments or decisions.
- Document care provided and patients' progress toward desired outcomes.
- Direct and supervise others performing delegated nursing activities.
- Teach patients and/or significant others about the plan of care and prepare patients to manage care after discharge, transfer, or preparation for a procedure or test.
- Manage time and resources to deliver patient care.
- Provide individualized, quality patient care.
- Lead the healthcare team.
- Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
- May participate in the supervision of Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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