Registered Nurse; RN - Med Surg

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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/Certification s

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):
• Licensed RN with NH eligibility REQUIRED

CERTIFICATIONS:

• (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 days