Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Alice Peck Day Health System; Lebanon (NH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The nurse will provide critical care to patients of all ages, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams. This full-time night shift position offers competitive compensation and requires specific certifications and nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• One year Medical/Surgical or 6 months ER or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients in the Emergency Room.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) FEATURED

Lebanon, NH

Nursing Services

Full Time, Night Shift, 1845-715

Position Standards

Education:

Current BCLS certification required upon hire.

Current ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Current PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current license to practice in the state of New Hampshire.

Experience:

One year Medical/Surgical nursing experience or 6 months of emergency room or critical care nursing experience preferred.

Compensation:

• Min: $38.18
• Max: $53.56

Position Physical Requirements

All listed requirements are subject to a pre-employment physical to determine capability.

Physical Activity:

• Sitting - 34% to 66%
• Standing - 67% to 100%
• Walking - 67% to 100%
• Bending - 67% to 100%
• Squatting - 67% to 100%
• Crouching - 67% to 100%
• Kneeling - 34% to 66%
• Reaching - 67% to 100%
• Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%

Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

• Initial push up to 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
• Initial pull up to 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
• Sustained push up to 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
• Sustained pull up to 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
• Lift up to 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
• Carry up to 35 lbs - 67% to 100%

Part Two: Functional Responsibility

Position Objective

The Emergency Services Staff Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients in the Emergency Room with acute/primary care and emergent medical needs. The patient population ranges from pediatric to elderly adults. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, establishing priorities and setting goals based on current standards of emergency nursing practice. Maintains competency with medical equipment and adheres to hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.

Performance Expectations

• Knowledge of medication administration tailored to patient age and condition.
• Adheres to the seven medication rights to minimize errors.
• Uses an integrated approach to patient care to enhance safety and reduce errors.
• Develops and revises individualized care plans based on patient response.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams and coordinates care.
• Organizes and prioritizes job functions efficiently.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Uses assessment data to identify care needs, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Recognizes abnormal findings and revises care plans accordingly.
• Documents all patient care activities accurately and legibly.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
• Demonstrates unit-specific competencies.