Emergency Department RN Days

St Joseph Hospital Nashua•Nashua, NH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the patient care team, responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in assigned areas. The RN assesses patients upon admission using appropriate interview techniques to gather past medical history, current medical status, vital signs, laboratory results, x-rays, and other diagnostic test information. Under a physician’s guidance, the RN participates in planning and implementing a written care plan. The role requires proficiency in standard patient assessments using basic medical equipment, appropriate medication administration, effective verbal and written communication, and maintenance of confidentiality. The RN is expected to meet job performance standards and maintain a high level of patient safety. The position also calls for positive interactions with team members and patients, with respect for cultural, lifestyle, religious, and age-related factors when planning and implementing care, as well as the ability to accept constructive criticism and manage emotional responses positively. Holiday coverage is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Active New Hampshire RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
CPI certification.
Adequate visual acuity and hand-eye coordination for medication administration.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least three years of clinical experience preferred.
Membership in a professional nursing organization is beneficial.
Certification in specialty areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in assigned areas.
Assess patients upon admission, gathering medical history, current health status, vital signs, laboratory results, x-rays, and other diagnostic test information.
Participate in planning and implementing a written care plan under a physician’s guidance.
Perform standard patient assessments using basic medical equipment.
Administer medications.
Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Meet job performance standards and maintain a high level of patient safety.
Interact positively with team members and patients, respecting cultural, lifestyle, religious, and age-related factors in care planning and implementation.
Accept constructive criticism and manage emotional responses positively.
Provide holiday coverage.