Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED), Evenings

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock is seeking an Emergency Services Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in the Emergency Room, with a focus on acute and emergent conditions. The role requires adherence to nursing standards and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a nursing degree from an accredited program, NH license, and certified BCLS/ACLS/PALS; ER/critical care experience is preferred. A pre-employment physical may be required.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within timelines (upon hire or within 90 days).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with NH license to practice in the state.
• Emergency room or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ER patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Maintain competency, adhere to hospital policies, and coordinate with care teams to meet patient needs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current NH nursing license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

POSITION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• Current BCLS certification required within 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

• Emergency room or critical care experience preferred.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

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%

Upper Extremity:

• Use of Upper Extremity – 67% to 100%

Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

• Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs – 1% to 33%
• Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs – 1% to 33%
• Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs – 1% to 33%
• Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs – 1% to 33%
• Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs – 67% to 100%
• Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs – 67% to 100%

PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

• The Emergency Services Staff Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients presenting to the Emergency Room with acute/primary care and emergent medical needs. The population served is pediatric to elderly adult. The staff nurse provides care using the nursing process; assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care needs. Establishing nursing practice based on current standards of ambulatory and emergency nursing care. The staff nurse must be able to recognize and establish priorities and set objectives and goals for work assignments and patient care delivery. Maintains competency in using medical equipment. Complies with hospital, nursing department and unit policies and procedures.

Performance Expectation

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the
  patient and their clinical