Surgical OR RN: Day Shift with Predictable Schedule

Portsmouth Regional Hospital; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO & disability

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Registered Nurse RN for Same Day Care to join our surgical services team. This full-time position offers 32 hours per week with shifts from 10:00a-6:30p or 11:30a-8p and a Friday work requirement.

You will evaluate patients prior to surgery, educate families about procedures, and participate in patient preparation, safety protocols, and interdisciplinary care. On-call is required during select non-business hours.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• An RN New Hampshire license is required.
• Associate Degree of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Education

RN New Hampshire license

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Registered Nurse RN for Same Day Care to join our surgical services team. This full-time position offers 32 hours per week with shifts from 10:00a-6:30p or 11:30a-8p and a Friday work requirement.

You will evaluate patients prior to surgery, educate families about procedures, and participate in patient preparation, safety protocols, and interdisciplinary care. On-call is required during select non-business hours.