Registered Nurse

Cottage Hospital•Woodsville, NH

About The Position

The role of the General Surgery Nurse involves patient assessment, education, coordination of care, and clinical support to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The nurse will collaborate closely with the provider to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience.

Requirements

RN current NH state licensure
BLS
ACLS

Nice To Haves

Exceptional customer service
highly motivated
proficiency in electronic health record
knowledge of regulations and guidelines relevant to general surgery nursing
commitment to delivering high quality patient care
ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
detail oriented
strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Assist physician with patient flow in clinic
Set up lab, procedure and examination rooms daily.
Set up, assist and clean up procedures.
Keep patient rooms stocked with supplies
Clean and disinfect lab and exam rooms.
Answer phones in a timely manner using appropriate telephone etiquette.
Triage patients who may phone the clinic
Acts as patient advocate and resolves patient problems.
Ensures the effective delivery of competent care to assigned patients.
Assists with all procedures performed in the general surgery Department.
Takes the nursing history, summarizes data, and states nursing diagnosis and patient care needs.
Observes and records signs and symptoms.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Call in prescriptions and refills as needed
Cross coverage to the urology clinic