Description

Overview

Integrate collaborative care planning for individual patients and implement nursing standards in the processes of care.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in caring for all patients, to include: assessing symptoms, planning interventions, implementing treatment plans, evaluating responses to interventions, and revising plan based on overall effectiveness.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the population served.
• Adheres to the established practice standards and procedures at New London Hospital, in the administration of all medications and in-patient care activities.
• Documents care provided using hospital standards and appropriate nursing notes
• Provides education to patients and families based on assessment of learning needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning.
• Ensures patient environment is safe and free from hazards.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees to the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Participates in required hospital and/or unit competencies
• Attends staff meetings as required by Clinical Manager

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year of relevant clinical practice
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines in a professional manner

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

• Licensed RN with NH eligibilityREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 days

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $38.13/Hr. - $53.71/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
• Shift: Night
• Job ID: 36429

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | NLH Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.