Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgery (Days)

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating nursing interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Collaborate with physicians, fellow nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Function in one unit on a particular shift. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care. Maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patients' conditions, treatments, and progress. Report any changes or concerns promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and protocols.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive measures to promote overall wellness.
• Supervision: Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel.
• Support and Advocacy: Offer emotional support and advocate for patients' rights, ensuring they receive compassionate and respectful care.
• Adherence to Policies and Regulations: Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to maintain a safe and ethical work environment. The ANA’s standards apply to all nurses in all settings, and additional specialty standards apply to all specialty nurses in defining what is a competent or an excellent clinician
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements, best practices, and industry standards through ongoing professional development activities.
• And More: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Maintenance of confidential information.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by New Hampshire Board of Nursing.