Registered Nurse Inpatient Surgical Unit

HCA Healthcare•Portsmouth, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates patient care in accordance with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, and clinical and administrative policies. The RN provides therapeutic and administrative services in support of HCA's ethical principles and values while protecting patient privacy, confidentiality, and the right to be informed. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care; adapting priorities as patient conditions change; safely administering medications; and providing age- and culturally appropriate care to adults. The RN coordinates care with providers and the interdisciplinary team, communicates changes in patient condition, carries out orders, supports discharge planning, and educates patients and families. The nurse may delegate tasks and supervise unlicensed personnel, serve as a charge RN when needed, and orient and mentor new staff. The RN also maintains clinical competencies, attends unit meetings as directed, and participates in continuing education and quality assurance programs.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse licensure in New Hampshire or a valid compact state.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, administer, evaluate, and document patient care using critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership.
Provide therapeutic and administrative services in support of HCA ethical principles and values.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy and respect patients’ right to be informed.
Provide age-adjusted and culturally appropriate care to adult patients, including safe medication administration.
Set priorities and modify care in response to changing patient conditions using sound problem-solving and judgment.
Delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel and provide required supervision.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate efficient, effective, quality care.
Communicate patient progress and condition changes to providers and the care team, assist during treatments and examinations, process orders, and carry out provider orders.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation systems.
Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team and educate patients and families.
Serve as an effective team member and, when needed, as charge RN; orient and mentor new staff.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Maintain clinical competencies and pursue professional growth and development.
Attend unit meetings as directed and participate in continuing education and quality assurance programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.