Med‑Surg RN: Collaborative Care & Patient Safety

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Medical/Surgical Unit, applying the nursing process from assessment through planning and evaluation. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, meticulous documentation, and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The incumbent will educate patients and families, contribute to discharge planning, and support new staff orientation, with ACLS certification required within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year of relevant clinical practice.
• Critical thinking skills in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines professionally.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and revise care.
• Provide age-appropriate care to the population served.
• Document care using hospital standards and nursing notes.
• Educate patients and families based on learning needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discharge planning.
• Ensure patient safety and a hazard-free environment.
• Assist in orientation of new staff on the unit.
• Participate in required unit competencies and staff meetings.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN degree / diploma

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Medical/Surgical Unit, applying the nursing process from assessment through planning and evaluation. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, meticulous documentation, and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The incumbent will educate patients and families, contribute to discharge planning, and support new staff orientation, with ACLS certification required within 180 days.