RN- MedSurg/Fulltime, Day Shift - Littleton, United States - Littleton Hospital Association

Description

SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Clinical Director of Inpatient Services, the Medical/Surgical RN assumes responsibility for a patient assignment on the Medical/Surgical Unit. The RN utilizes and acquires knowledge of current and best practices in patient care. The RN retains the responsibility for the direction and guidance of ancillary personnel activities within the unit. The RN works to support the 5 pillars of excellence: people, quality, service, finance and growth.

The RN understands and adheres to all LRH and department specific policies and procedures as well as to the practice standards set forth in the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment of quality service to patients, the public, coworkers and physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Employs written policies and procedures according to the LRH Nursing Division
• Completes assigned applicable nursing competencies in a timely manner
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Attends unit staff meetings
• Provides complete and accurate charting of care and interventions provided to facilitate high quality of care across the patient continuum
• Provide education to patients and their families
• Works to include the patient and family in plan of care for the patient
• Exhibits excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Works consistently to improve the patient care experience
• Participates in orientation of new personnel
• Floats and/or is cross trained to work in other areas of LRH
• Participates in in-house educational programs
• Participates in and promotes environmental safety
• Promotes patient safety
• Performs independently and functions in a professional manner
• Supports and contributes to the mission and vision of Littleton Regional Healthcare with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians and the community
• Assures confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Assesses personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs
• Performs other duties as needed within the scope of practice in support of departmental and institutional needs and requirements
• Adheres to LRH, department and compliance policies, procedures regulations and laws

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director, Inpatient Services

SUPERVISES: A Registered Nurse directs, by licensure, all nursing activities performed by ancillary staff assigned to the unit. Numbers supervised varies according to patient census and acuity.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Specialized Skills:

• BLS certification (exempt if current in ACLS and PALS)
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification

Required Education/Course(s)/Training:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• 1-2 years previous clinical nursing experience in acute care setting preferred

Preferred Certification/Registration:

• National certification strongly encouraged but not required