Registered Nurse, RN. ICU, Per-Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Keene, NH is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide continuous patient assessment and individualized care across the continuum from admission to discharge. You will apply professional nursing practice, support patient safety, and adapt plans as patient needs evolve.

Per diem roles require collaboration with the care team, administration of IV therapies, and active participation in discharge planning and patient education to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Provide individualized patient care using nursing knowledge and clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes patient assessments throughout the continuum of care (admission to discharge).
• Administers intravenous therapies in accordance with policies.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to ensure safe care.
• Assists with discharge planning and family education to meet identified needs.

Skills

Nursing

Job description

Initiates and completes patient assessments throughout the continuum of care (admission to discharge); identifyphysical, social and psychological response of patient and family using interviewing and physical assessment skills. Modify standard of nursing care to reflect needs and changes in patient status; sets reasonable goals and designates intervention to treat identified problems/needs.Use professional nursing judgment regarding the patient’s condition in relation to physician’s orders and protocols and administration of medications and treatments, optimally upholding a safe patient environment and clinical practices.Implement theplan of care utilizing nursing interventions which reflect an understanding of the nursing process, standards of practice and standards of care.Provide individualized patient care in a manner which demonstrates clinical knowledge, technical competence and knowledge of the patient population, age-specific behavior, growth and development forthe scope of service; documenting information relevant to patient status and response to care.Continuously evaluate patient’s responses to medical regimen and nursing interventions, modifying plan of care and recognizing and taking appropriate action for significant changes in patient conditions.Ensures patient and family involvement with discharge planning and the achievement of identified needs through teaching or referrals. Assumes responsibility for ensuring an integrated discharge planning process.Administer intravenous therapies in accordance with department scope of service and Medical Center and department policies.Responsible and accountable for own patient assignment and for that of co-assigned RN/LPN/LNA/Student Nurse, appropriately delegating and supervising unlicensed and licensed assistive personnel and licensed practical nurses in accordance with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice.Assume charge nurse and/or preceptor responsibilities as able and as required by the unit.Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to ensure effective delivery of patient care services/plan of care.Function within the boundaries of hospital policy and safety, infection control procedures and standards and the Scope of Nursing Practice as defined by the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, and with respect for Patient’s Bill of Rights.Is accountable for appropriate use of materials and resources in planning and delivering care.Identify and offer solutions to patient care delivery issues and quality improvement by participating in meetings, in service and self-development education programs and activities.Treat each patient, family, visitor and employee with compassion and courtesy; maintaining excellent customer relations, a positive attitude, and an ability to work with others in a cooperative effort to ensure customer satisfaction and Continuous Quality Improvement.Promote the philosophy, value and goals of the organization and department and maintain a functional communication network for the promotion of effective customer service and culture of patient safety.May be required to perform other duties of lesser, equal or greater levels of responsibility.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Pay Range: $39.29 – $55.34;
• Work Status: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, variable days/nights;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 17278

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.