Registered Nurse RN

Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a group of population‑specific patients in 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, interprets information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, engages in caring relationships with patients, 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 Registered Nurse – New Hampshire Board of Nursing Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Experience One year prior clinical nursing experience. 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. Responsibilities Base nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgment/decisions. Gather data through history taking and physical assessment and interpret data to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs. Develop, evaluate, and revise patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient's needs. Document care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes. Direct and supervise others in the performance of delegated nursing activities. Teach the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepare patients to manage their care after discharge, transfer, or preparation for procedure/test. Manage time and resources to deliver patient care. Administer medications to patients. Provide direct patient care. Lead the health care team. Serve as a Resource Person for assigned shift. Serve as a preceptor for new employees. Perform job‑specific requirements and other duties as assigned. Employee Benefits Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities. Health insurance and dental benefit available to full‑time (30+ hours) and part‑time employees (20‑29 hours). Wellness programs. Life/LTD insurance. 403B retirement savings account with employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement. On‑site childcare. Complimentary on‑site employee fitness center. Paid time off. Career development. Employee Activities Committee. Military Program offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services. Streamlined military leave process. Enhanced military leave policy. Enrichments to benefits and paid‑time‑off. Organizational resources committed to employees and their families. Education for employees and managers. Recognition of service. Physical and Work Requirements Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM; employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull 10‑25 pounds, occasionally lift, carry or push/pull 20‑50 pounds. Regularly required to perform fine motor, hear, speak, and walk. Frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand. Occasionally required to climb, perform repetitive motion, kneel, and smell. Specific vision abilities required include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. Frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, blood‑borne pathogens, and bodily fluids. 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. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Workplace discrimination is illegal. Applicants and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. 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