RN Special Procedures

HCA Healthcare • Portsmouth, NH

97d

About The Position

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN Special Procedures and access programs to assist with every stage of your career. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you'll be supported by one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you'll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

Requirements

• Active NH Registered Nurse license or compact state Registered Nurse license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient, in support of HCA ethical principles and values.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, privacy, and functions to meet patients right to be informed.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgement and leadership in planning for the care of the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the adult patient population as well as age adjusted and culturally appropriate care.
• Provide safe medication administration for the adult patient population.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document all aspects of patient care.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel and provide required supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with all health care providers and interdisciplinary team serving as the primary coordinator to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.
• Communicate patient progress towards the outcome attainment and assist providers and team during treatment/examination of patient and process orders.
• Make appropriate and timely notification to providers on patient condition changes and carry out provider orders.
• Monitor, record, and communicate effectively patient condition as appropriate, utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Instruct and educate patients and families providing age and culturally appropriate care.
• Function as an effective team member and/or charge RN when needed, orient and mentor new staff members.
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintain competencies in clinical areas and is responsible for professional growth and development.
• Attend Unit Meetings as directed by the Nurse Manager/Director and participate in continuing education programs and quality assurance programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the care of procedural patients, stroke and trauma patients, cardiovascular disease, patient control analgesia (PCAs), epidural and nerve blocks, subdural and ventricular drains, NIH stroke scale, titrating IV medications and arterial lines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree