Emergency Department RN Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role on the patient care team, delivering direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all assigned areas. The RN performs patient assessments upon admission, using appropriate interview techniques to gather medical history, current medical status, vital signs, laboratory results, imaging, and other diagnostic test information. The RN also participates in planning and implementing patient care plans under the direction of a physician. The role includes performing standard assessments using basic equipment, administering medications, maintaining patient confidentiality, communicating effectively, and supporting patient safety. The RN works positively with team members and patients, respects patients’ culture, lifestyle, religion, and age when planning or implementing care, and responds constructively to feedback. Holiday coverage is required.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
- Current, valid New Hampshire Registered Nurse License or eligibility to obtain one.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- CPI certification required.
- Ability to demonstrate visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
- Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred.
- Certification in specialty areas is advantageous.
- PALS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in assigned areas.
- Perform admission assessments and gather medical history, current medical status, vital signs, laboratory results, imaging, and other diagnostic test information.
- Participate in planning and implementing patient care plans under the direction of a physician.
- Perform standard assessments using basic equipment.
- Administer medications.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.
- Support patient safety.
- Interact positively with patients and team members, respecting patients’ culture, lifestyle, religion, and age when planning or implementing care.
- Accept constructive criticism and respond positively to feedback.
- Provide holiday coverage.
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Job Type
Full-time
