Registered Nurse II

Littleton Hospital Association; Littleton (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Littleton Regional Healthcare is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a part-time role (24-29 hours). The RN provides direct patient care in a fast-paced ED setting, upholds quality standards and participates in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities include accurate charting, patient and family education, and ongoing professional development with certifications such as ACLS, PALS and TNCC. LRH values exceptional patient care and service.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire.
• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Keeps accurate charting of care and interventions.
• Participates in unit staff meetings and performance appraisals.
• Adheres to LRH policies, procedures and laws.
• Maintains ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NH License

Education

Licensed RN in NH

BSN preferred

Job description

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Registered Nurse II

Emergency Department Part Time 24-29 hours Professionals Littleton, NH, US

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.
• Assess 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