RN - PACU

Commonwealth Healthcare, LLC; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Ministry is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support an intensive care unit, providing professional nursing care in accordance with medical staff directions and hospital policy.

The role emphasizes critical care competencies, accurate clinical documentation, and active participation in quality improvement. Required BLS and ACLS, NHISS certification preferred, and graduation from an approved nursing program. On-site, full-time position in New Hampshire.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ critical care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to safely administer procedural sedation and document sedation.
• RN must demonstrate contraindications and reversal for IV adenosine infusion.

Responsibilities

• Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
• Completes clinical documentation and care plans comprehensively and timely.
• Communicates patient information for continuity and safe care during handoffs and rounds.
• Participates in quality improvement planning for the area of practice.
• Maintains compliance with ANA and NH Nurse Practice Act standards.

Skills

Critical care

Invasive device insertion

Procedural sedation

Dysrhythmia knowledge

Handoff communication

Education

Nursing degree

NHISS certification preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Graduate from approved Nursing program

Job description

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital
• Compliant in completion of all unit specific competencies and requirements required to care for critically ill patients with the department.
• Involved in quality improvement planning and processes for the area of practice
• Clinical documentation and care plans completed comprehensively for all patients assigned in a timely manner
• Seeks feedback regarding practice and takes actions as appropriate.
• Practice reflects knowledge of current practice standards
• (ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards)
• Communicates patient information appropriate for continuity and safe care through hand offs, walking rounds, and physician/provider interaction
• 3 years’ critical care experience preferred
• Assist with insertion of Flow wire, Opsens and IVUS. RN must demonstrate contraindications and reversal for IV adenosine infusion.
• Ability to safely administer procedural sedation. Pass annual sedation examination. Documents sedation according to policies and procedures.
• Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation.
• NHISS certification preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation
• BLS required
• ACLS required (except for Pre-Admission Testing and Operating Room)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation
• Graduate of an approved Nursing program preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.