Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) 1 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the department /unit, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patient's, families, and significant others, works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound judgments while performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN adheres to specialty standards and organizational standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager. May participate in supervision of Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel. Education Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred. Certification, Registration & Licensure Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license. Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Refer to Management of Mandatory Required Certification, Competencies and Education/Training for department specific certifications. Experience Related Experience/Training: a. Evidence of experience in working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team. About 6 East The Orthopaedic Specialties Unit (6 East) is composed of 20 private inpatient beds. We specialize in the post-operative care of orthopaedic, spine and neuro procedures. We primarily care for elective surgery patients that undergo total hip replacement, total knee replacement, spinal surgery, and neurosurgery. We also see orthopaedic and neurologic trauma patients who have suffered complex traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, including multiple fractures, traumatic brain injuries. Our team focuses on providing consistent and individualized orthopaedic care to improve patient outcomes and quality. We are a designated hip and knee center of excellence by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, are recognized nationally for orthopaedic nursing excellence by the National Association for Orthopaedic Nursing (NAON), and our fragility fracture program is recognized as a Star Performer from the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and in the US News and World Reports. We are a supportive and passionate team that practices shared governance through our Unit Practice Council (UPC). We offer a mentorship program for on-boarding and support of our new graduate nurses. Responsibilities Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgment/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. Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269. Physical and Work Requirements The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor, hear, speak, and walk. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb, do repetitive motion, kneel, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL. ISO certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action. Learn more about working at Concord Hospital Culture and Values Career Development Benefits Life Here