RN | Behavioral Health | Full Time Nights

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

20h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a group of population-specific patients in the department or unit, ranging from simple to complex cases with multisystem issues. Care is provided in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assesses and interprets patient data, and identifies 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, and may participate in supervising Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. The role reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager. Employees must maintain compliance with all components of the Core Nights Program Policy to remain in the program.

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.
Maintain compliance with all components of the Core Nights Program Policy to remain in the program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply principles of purposeful, organized thinking to nursing actions and clinical judgments or decisions.
Gather data 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 performing delegated nursing activities.
Teach patients and/or significant others about the plan of care and prepare patients to manage care after discharge, transfer, or 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.
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.