Per Diem Registered Nurse - Pediatric to Geriatric Care

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health seeks a Registered Professional Nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit to provide comprehensive nursing care across pediatric to geriatric patients, guided by the nursing process and patient rights. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

Minimum requirements include an accredited nursing degree, NH RN license, BCLS at hire and ACLS within 90 days. Per diem shifts and a full benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with NH license.
• BCLS certification required upon hire; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Professional Nurse is accountable to meet the complete nursing needs of a defined group of patients using the nursing process and the medical plan of care in accordance with NH Nurse Practice Act and the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and condition; follow the seven medication rights to reduce errors.
• Perform patient care with an integrated approach that prioritizes patient safety and reduces healthcare errors; develop and revise plans of care as needed.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and legibly; delegate tasks appropriately and demonstrate unit-specific competencies.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Patient care

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

NH RN license

BCLS

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

Dartmouth Health seeks a Registered Professional Nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit to provide comprehensive nursing care across pediatric to geriatric patients, guided by the nursing process and patient rights. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

Minimum requirements include an accredited nursing degree, NH RN license, BCLS at hire and ACLS within 90 days. Per diem shifts and a full benefits package are available.