Primary Health Care Nurse - Primary Health Care

Registered Nurses are responsible for providing nursing care to patient and their families in accordance with the American Nurses Association Standards of professional Nursing Practice. The Registered Nurse is expected to provide primary nursing care for patients, and to assume responsibility for other nursing care process by assessment, plan of care, intervention and evaluation.

Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.

Provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients to whom they are assigned.

Assists physicians with special tests and procedures.

Functions well in emergency procedures according to policy and procedure.

Facilitates a team approach to the patient plan of care incorporating all disciplines involved.

Incorporates standards of care into nursing practices.

Serves as a clinical resource to enhance the development of other nursing staff members.

Maintains CPR and any other credentialing or certification necessary, to be competent as a Registered Nurse in an area of specialty.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.