Registered Nurse II

Littleton Regional Healthcare•Littleton, NH

1d•$36 - $56

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to all patient types appropriate to the Emergency Department. Under the direction of the Emergency Department Manager, the RN assumes responsibility for a patient assignment, applies current and best practices in patient care, and directs and guides ancillary personnel activities within the unit. The RN supports the organization’s pillars of excellence: people, quality, service, finance, and growth. The position supports Littleton Regional Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, and follows LRH and department policies and procedures as well as standards in the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. The RN is expected to provide high-quality, compassionate care and service to patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and the community.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Hampshire.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
TNCC certification, to be obtained within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
One to two years of previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
National certification strongly encouraged.
CEN certification preferred.
ENPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the mission and vision of Littleton Regional Healthcare through excellence in customer service and patient care.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and the community.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Assess personal learning and professional growth needs and seek educational opportunities.
Perform other duties within the scope of practice in support of departmental and institutional needs.
Follow LRH, department, and compliance policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, including nursing department policies and procedures.
Complete assigned nursing competencies in a timely manner and manage multiple priorities.
Attend unit staff meetings and participate in an annual self-performance appraisal with the Nurse Manager.
Document care and interventions completely and accurately to support continuity and quality of care.
Educate patients and families and include them in the patient’s plan of care.
Coordinate with Emergency Department team members to ensure patient supplies are charged in a timely manner.
Provide excellent service to internal and external customers and continually work to improve the customer experience.
Participate in orientation of new personnel and student education.
Float to or cross-train in other areas of LRH as needed.
Recognize educational needs and facilitate professional growth, including participation in in-house educational programs.
Maintain ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
Participate in and promote environmental and patient safety.
Perform independently and function professionally.
Participate in unit matrix responsibilities, including mock codes, mock traumas, and event review and follow-up.
Direct, by licensure, nursing activities performed by ancillary staff assigned to the unit.