RN | AMU/PACU | Full Time - 36 hours | Day

Concord Hospital Health System • Concord, NH

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 works within a designated inpatient specialty area and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of population-specific patients, from simple to complex and including patients with multi-system issues. The RN provides care in a safe and therapeutic environment and uses knowledge of growth and development across the life span to assess patient status and identify age-specific needs. The role involves building caring relationships with patients, families, and significant others; collaborating with other healthcare workers; and using 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.

Requirements

• Graduated 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.
• PACU, ICU, or ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Apply purposeful, organized thinking to nursing actions and clinical judgments or decisions.
• Gather information 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 in the performance of delegated nursing activities.
• Teach patients and/or significant others about the plan of care and prepare patients to manage their care after discharge, transfer, or preparation for a procedure or test.
• Manage time and resources to deliver patient care.
• Administer medications to patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed