What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock?
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process in caring for all patients, to include: assessing symptoms, planning interventions, implementing treatment plans, evaluating responses to interventions, and revising plan based on overall effectiveness.
- Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the population served.
- Adheres to the established practice standards and procedures at New London Hospital, in the administration of all medications and in-patient care activities.
- Documents care provided using hospital standards and appropriate nursing notes
- Provides education to patients and families based on assessment of learning needs.
- Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning.
- Ensures patient environment is safe and free from hazards.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Assists in the orientation of new employees to the Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Participates in required hospital and/or unit competencies
- Attends staff meetings as required by Clinical Manager
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- 1 year of relevant clinical practice
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines in a professional manner
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Licensed RN with NH eligibilityREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 days
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Pay Range: $38.13/Hr. - $53.71/Hr.
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
- Shift: Night
- Job ID: 42153
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Salary : $38 - $54