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*RN ICU, 36 Hrs/Wk Nights (4708) - Sign on Bonus!!
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
About this job
POSITION SUMMARY :
The RN demonstrates independence in planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with the NH Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, clinical and administrative policies.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in planning for the care of the patient.
2. Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
3. Carries out physician orders.
4. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
5. Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
6. Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
7. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
8. Instructs and educates patients and families.
9. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
10. Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
11. Orients and mentors new staff members.
12. Participate in unit based CQI initiatives.
13. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
#LI-POST-CAP1
Recent related experience with RN, BLS and ACLS required.
The RN demonstrates independence in planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with the NH Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, clinical and administrative policies.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in planning for the care of the patient.
2. Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
3. Carries out physician orders.
4. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
5. Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
6. Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
7. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
8. Instructs and educates patients and families.
9. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
10. Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
11. Orients and mentors new staff members.
12. Participate in unit based CQI initiatives.
13. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
#LI-POST-CAP1
Recent related experience with RN, BLS and ACLS required.