Med/Surgical RN — Comprehensive Care for All Ages

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse for our Medical/Surgical Unit. The role requires NH licensure, BCLS on hire, and ACLS within 90 days. Experience is not required, and the unit cares for a wide age range from pediatric to geriatric.

Minimally, the position entails comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality. A competitive compensation package accompanies full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and NH license.
• BCLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Know medications and correct administration based on patient age and condition.
• Follow the seven medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Provide patient care using an integrated approach that prioritizes safety.
• Formulate and revise an individual plan of care based on patient response.
• Communicate clinical information for an interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as needed.
• Demonstrate prioritization and organization of tasks.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and discharge planning.
• Document all patient care activities legibly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Communication

Delegation

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current New Hampshire RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification within 90 days

Job description

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse for our Medical/Surgical Unit. The role requires NH licensure, BCLS on hire, and ACLS within 90 days. Experience is not required, and the unit cares for a wide age range from pediatric to geriatric.

Minimally, the position entails comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality. A competitive compensation package accompanies full-time employment.