About this role
About the Role The Registered Nurse (RN) 1 provides nursing care for a group of patients in the Med/Surg department, from simple to complex cases with multi-system issues, in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses principles of growth and development across the lifespan, assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets information to identify each patient’s age-specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patients, families, and significant others, works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound judgment while performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN adheres to specialty and organizational standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager. May supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. What You'll Do
- Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgments/decisions.
- Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data in order to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
- Develops, evaluates and revises patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient's needs.
- Documents care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
- Directs and supervises others in the performance of delegated nursing activities.
- Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepares patients to manage their care after discharge, transfer or preparation for procedure/test.
- Manages time and resources to deliver patient care.
- Administers medications to patients.
- Provides direct patient care.
- Leads the health care team.
- Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For
- Education: Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Licensure/Certification: Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license; Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent credentialed by American Heart Association.
- Experience: Evidence of experience working effectively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team; evidence of ability to perform as a member of a team. Nice to Have
- BSN preferred.