RN | Pre-Surgical Testing | Per Diem

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

About The Position

The Testing Center Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients with needs ranging from simple to complex and involving multiple systems. The RN provides care in a safe, therapeutic environment, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and interpreting assessment information to identify age-specific patient needs. The role involves building caring relationships with patients and their families or significant others, collaborating with other healthcare workers, and exercising 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 the Director and may include supervising Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. This per-diem role works eight-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work involves light material handling and regular interaction with patients and the healthcare team. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids, and occasionally to other listed workplace hazards. Concord Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association.
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 it to plan and implement interventions that meet patient care needs.
Develop, evaluate, and revise patient care plans and nursing actions in response to patient needs.
Apply purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgments and decisions.
Document care provided and patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Direct and supervise others performing delegated nursing activities.
Teach patients and/or significant others about the plan of care.
Prepare patients to manage their care after discharge or transfer, or in 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.