RN (Med/Surg)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT: Our client is a 25-bed, non-profit community hospital designated as a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital endeavors to offer the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of modern medicine. Located in Wolfeboro, NH, they provide primary care, diagnostic testing and specialty services in the region. They provide medical services to the region's year-round population of 30,000 residents and approximately 120,000 seasonal residents and visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy the Eastern Lakes Region and the communities of: Alton, Brookfield, Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Moultonborough, New Durham, Ossipee, Sanbornville, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro and surrounding towns.The hospital and professional medical staff have a reputation for excellence in primary care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, medical imaging and diagnostics, gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, cardiac and occupational rehabilitation and emergency services. At the Hospital, they are part of the community they serve. They know that they can only achieve the vision by working collaboratively with the community to provide the care the community needs in a coordinated, seamless way.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Under the general supervision of the Director of Acute Care Services, is responsible for safe, effective and quality patient and family centered care in the Acute Care Medical Surgical setting.Nursing Clinical Competency:Plans, evaluates, directs and renders care and re-evaluate clinical outcomes according to established standards of careIncorporates evidence based best practice into everyday clinical activitiesPerforms medication reconciliation and administers medications safely and appropriately using the 5 rights of medication administration. Leverages technological resources for safe medication administration such as bar code scanning and tele-pharmacist serviceRecognizes and performs nursing interventions to maintain the body's homeostasis; acid-base balance, fluids and electrolyte balance, wound and tissue perfusion)In accordance with standing medical protocols and standing orders; enters orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition, communicates same to the treating providerModify patient's treatment plans as indicated by patient's conditionMaintains accurate, detailed clinical nursing documentation, reports and recordsWithin the scope of nursing practice, delegates and provides oversight of nursing care activities of ancillary nursing/healthcare team members such as LNAs.Promotes a safe patient care environment safe from hazardsConsistently utilizes clear, concise, professional communication in all interactions (SBAR). This will include interactions with patients and their families, between disciplines, inter-departmentally and with outside agenciesPromotes a safe patient care and work environment free of potential safety hazardsEnsures safe transportation of patients within the facility utilizing safe lifting and transport adjunct equipment and good body mechanics to protect patient, self, co- workersDemonstrates safe, competent use of patient care equipment, beds, stretchers, lifts, safety and alarm devices, walkers, monitors, wound vacs, drains, oxygen therapy and other equipment approved for patient careDemonstrates flexibility in practice and collaborates to cross train in other departments to additional duties as needed to promote flexibility, sustainability and teamwork within the Critical Access Hospital settingPatient Advocacy:Develops and/or implements an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needsUtilizes appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, healthcare illiterate patients, hearing and sight impaired patients and caregiversClear communication of patient plan of care and education at a level the patient, family, and caregiver can comprehendTakes proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect, including, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and spousal abuse. Reporting identified cases to supervisor and appropriate authoritiesQuality & Professionalism:Ensures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards. Making recommendations for adjustments in patient care as necessaryAdheres to Infection Prevention standards, consistent in hand hygiene practice before and after each patient interaction. Adheres to infection prevention precautions. Holds team members to IP and hand hygiene standards and room/patient IP precaution measures to prevent infection or the spread of infectionParticipates in quality review, performance improvement, survey readiness and patient satisfaction initiatives within the department such as hourly rounding, collateral duties, chart audits and nursing policy review/revisions as assignedDemonstrates ability to work independently and within a team environmentAdheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peer and colleagues to create and environment promoting cooperation, respect and trust.Adheres to the standards of profession as outlined by the American Nurses AssociationMaintains professionalism by conforming to the Huggins Hospital dress codeContinues professional growth by maintaining education hours for license renewals and participating in hospital committees, clinical council, and professional organizations Organizational Expectations:· Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift· HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality· Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect· Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.· Safety: Practices workplace safety dailyEmployee Engagement:· Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings· Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes· Completes all required annual education on or before the due date · Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers· Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress· Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word· Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner· Familiarity with computer and other business machinesWHAT YOU NEED:One (1) year of Medical Surgical nursing is preferred. Proficient with electronic medical records, computer literate.License and Certification: Current NH RN license, BLS Certification ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Full-time, direct hire position with benefits!$37.65-$50.00/hourCan work full-time night OR part-time days (7 am - 7 pm)