Emergency Department RN Full Time NIGHTS

Littleton-Regional-Healthcare; Littleton (NH); On-site; USD 103,320,000 - 158,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Littleton Regional Healthcare is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift. The RN will provide direct patient care in a busy ED, maintain patient confidentiality, and collaborate with ED staff to ensure accurate charting and timely supplies charging.

Ideal candidates will be licensed in NH, have a BSN or higher, and 1–2 years of acute care experience with active certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science preferred.
• 1-2 years previous clinical nursing experience in acute care setting preferred.
• National certification strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department for all patient types.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Completes charting of care and interventions accurately.
• Assists in education of patients and families.
• Works as a team with ED staff to ensure timely supplies charging.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Emergency Department

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

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Emergency Department RN Full Time NIGHTS

Full Time Professionals Littleton, NH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2562

Salary Range: $36.24 To $55.60 Annually

LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB TITLE:

Registered Nurse

FLSA:

Exempt

Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:

Emergency Department

GRADE:

SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Our mission is to provide patients with the highest possible quality of healthcare within an atmosphere of genuine caring. This includes recognition of the importance of quality customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. The Registered Nurse displays sensitivity and empathy to the needs of patients, visitors and members of the Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH) staff. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to all patient types appropriate to the Emergency Department.

Summary of Major Function

Under the direction of the Emergency Department manager, the Emergency Department RN assumes responsibility for a patient assignment on the Emergency Department. The RN utilizes and acquires knowledge of current and best practices in patient care. The RN retains the responsibility for the direction and guidance of ancillary personnel activities within the unit. The RN works to support the 5 pillars of excellence: people, quality, service, finance and growth.

The RN understands and adheres to all LRH and department specific policies and procedures as well as to the practice standards set forth in the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and coworkers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and contributes to the mission and vision of Littleton Regional Hospital with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians and the community.
• Always assures confidentiality of patient information.
• Assesses personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs.
• Performs other duties as needed within the scope of practice in support of departmental and institutional needs and requirements.
• Adheres to LRH, department and compliance policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Employs written policies and procedures according to the Littleton Regional Healthcare Nursing Department
• Completes assigned applicable nursing competencies in a timely manner
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Attends unit staff meetings
• Participates in annual performance appraisal of self with Nurse Manger in a timely manner
• Provides complete and accurate charting of care and interventions provided to facilitate high quality of care across the patient continuum
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Works to include the patient and family in plan of care for patient
• Works as a team with other members of Emergency Department to ensure that patient supplies are charged for in a timely manner
• Exhibits excellent customer service to both external and internal customers
• Works consistently to improve customer experience
• Participates in orientation of new personnel
• Participates in student education
• Floats and/or is cross trained to work in other areas of LRH
• Recognizes educational needs and facilitates professional growth
• Participates in in-house educational programs
• Maintains ACLS certification
• Maintains PALS certification
• Maintains TNCC certification
• Participates in and promotes environmental safety
• Perform independently and function in a professional manner

CLINICAL: PROFESSIONAL/SELF GOVERNANCE

• Attendance of monthly staff meetings
• Cross training to appropriate areas
• Unit Matrix Responsibilities, including Mock Codes, Mock Traumas and Review/Follow-up of events

REPORTS TO: Emergency Department Manager

SUPERVISES: A Registered Nurse directs, by licensure, all nursing activities performed by ancillary staff assigned to the unit. Numbers supervised vary according to patient census and acuity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science preferred
• 1-2 years previous clinical nursing experience in acute care setting preferred
• National certification strongly encouraged