RN | Pre/PACU | Orthopaedic Surgery Center (OSC) Derry

Concord Hospital Health System; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Derry. This role involves assessing and implementing nursing care for patients undergoing surgery and pain management. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage with patients and their families, and ensure high-quality care in a safe environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing care for ambulatory surgical and pain management patients.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and effective patient care according to facility policy.
• Teaches patients about their care plan and manages post-discharge needs.
• Documents care provided and supervises nursing students and staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Team Collaboration

Medication Administration

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

RN | Pre/PACU | Orthopaedic Surgery Center (OSC) Derry

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Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for ambulatory surgical and pain management patients, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patients' families and significant others. Works collaboratively with other healthcare workers, and uses sound judgment while performing nursing and medical interventions. Reports to the Director and/or Resource Nurse. May participate in supervision of the Surgical Technologist and Patient Care Coordinator.

Education

Associates Degree (A.D.) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), from an accredited School of Nursing.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Certification required to obtain: BCLS and ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.
Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.

Experience

Evidence of experience in working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multidisciplinary team. Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients effectively and safely according to facility policy.
• Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepares patients and/or significant others to manage their care after discharge.
• Manages the care of simple to complex multi-system patients by using time and resources efficiently.
• Administers medications effectively, efficaciously, and safely.
• Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
• Develops, evaluates, and revises patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient's needs.
• Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make sound clinical judgments/decisions.
• Participates and engages in center activities.
• Documents care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Directs and supervises others (nursing students, orientees, surgical technologists) in the performance of delegated nursing activities.
• Leads the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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