RN | 6E | Full Time | Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) 1 assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of population-specific patients in the department or unit, ranging from simple to complex cases with multi-system issues. The RN provides care in a safe and therapeutic environment, applies knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assesses and interprets patient data, and identifies age-specific needs. The RN builds caring relationships with patients, families, and significant others; collaborates with other health care 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 Director and/or Nurse Manager and may participate in supervising Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association, is required. A BSN is preferred. Related experience includes evidence of working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work as a team member. The work involves medium material handling demands, regular exposure to airborne and blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids, and occasional exposure to various environmental and workplace hazards. The usual noise level is moderate.
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.
- Evidence of experience working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply purposeful, organized thinking to nursing actions and clinical judgments or decisions.
- Gather data through history taking and physical assessment, interpret the data, and plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
- Develop, evaluate, and revise the patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient needs.
- Document care provided and the patient's 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.
- Administer medications to patients.
- Provide direct patient care.
- Lead the health care team.
- Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
