RN | Med/Surg | 36 Hours | Nights

Concord Hospital•Laconia, NH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a population-specific group of 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 lifespan, assesses and interprets patient data, and identifies age-specific 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 role reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager and may participate in supervising Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. The position is in Med/Surg and is listed as 36 hours on nights. The RN provides direct patient care, leads the healthcare team, serves as a resource person for the assigned shift, and may serve as a preceptor for new employees. The role requires one year of prior clinical nursing experience. A BSN is preferred; graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Registered Nurse licensure with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
One year of prior clinical nursing experience.
Evidence of 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 patient data through history taking and physical assessment, interpret the data, and plan and implement interventions to meet care needs.
Develop, evaluate, and revise patient care plans and nursing actions in response to patient needs.
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 care after discharge or transfer, or in preparation for a procedure or test.
Manage time and resources to deliver patient care.
Administer medications and provide direct patient care.
Lead the healthcare team and serve as a resource person for the assigned shift.
Serve as a preceptor for new employees.
Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.