Perm - RN - Emergency Room / Med/Surg / Progressive Care (PCU) / Float (Nights)

Perm - RN - Emergency Room / Med/Surg / Progressive Care (PCU) / Float (Nights) Job Openings Perm - RN - Emergency Room / Med/Surg / Progressive Care (PCU) / Float (Nights) About the job Perm - RN - Emergency Room / Med/Surg / Progressive Care (PCU) / Float (Nights) Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care within the department assigned; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with physicians regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Essential Functions: Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Follows the SIX (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol. Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. This is a very small unit/facility, rural experience is preferred. Must be able to work independently/Hit the ground running ! VRH employees enjoy a low-cost comprehensive benefits program with highlights below : Free medical and dental plan options Vision insurance Retirement (403b) with match Healthcare Savings Account with employer contribution Short Term Disability / Life insurance covered by VRH Robust ETO accrual with an optional annual cash out Onsite wellness initiatives including reimbursements Educational Reimbursements

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2 years experience -Required MUST BE WILLING TO FLOAT - THIS IS A FLOAT POSITION! Must be willing to jump in as needed where/when needed as a "Resource!" High proficiency in both ED and MS/PCU required Experience with MS, ED and PCU/MS required Must be willing to be assigned to a Unit and/or do transfers, admissions, etc Previous travel experience Required Rural/small facility experience Highly Preferred COVID Vaccination required for this need

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

ACLS (AHA)

BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

New Hampshire

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Valley Regional Hospital is a general medical and surgical 25-bed hospital located on 243 Elm Street in Claremont, New Hampshire. It was established in 1893 as Cottage Hospital. As a 25-bed, 24/7-staffed emergency department hospital, it is the only such facility in Sullivan County. #J-18808-Ljbffr Assurance Healthcare Staffing