RN Emergency Department | Nights Position Available In Carroll, New Hampshire

RN Emergency Department | Nights

Job Category:

Nursing

Requisition Number:

REGIS001402

Posting Details

Posted:

April 16, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
1 location
Huggins Hospital
Wolfeboro, NH 03894, USA
Job Details
Description
Under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Services, is responsible for safe, effective and quality patient and family centered care in the Emergency Department.

Professionalism:

Demonstrates ability to work independently and within a team environment
Adheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peer and colleagues to create an environment promoting cooperation, respect and trust
Maintains professionalism by conforming to the Huggins Hospital dress code
Continues professional growth by maintaining education hours for license renewals
Maintain certifications:

ACLS, BCLS

Patient Advocacy:

Develops and/or implements an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs
Utilizes appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, healthcare illiteracy, hearing and sight impaired individuals
Take proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect including child, elder, sexual abuse, spousal abuse and reports same to supervisor and appropriate authorities
Clear communication of patient plan of care and education at a level the patient, family, caregiver can comprehend

Clinical Competency:

Plans, evaluates, directs and renders care according to established standards of care
Incorporates evidenced based best practice into everyday clinical activities
Performs medication reconciliation and administers medications safely and appropriately using the 5 rights of medication administration, leveraging technology and pharmacy resources
Recognizes and performs nursing interventions to maintain the body’s homeostasis (acid base balance, fluids and electrolyte imbalances, wound and tissue perfusion)
In accordance with standing Emergency Department medical protocols and standing orders; enters orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition, communicates same treating provider
Maintains accurate, detailed clinical nursing documentation, reports and records
Within the scope of nursing practice, provides oversight of nursing care and ancillary nursing/healthcare team members
Demonstrate flexibility, practice and collaboration to cross train in other departments
Consistently utilizes clear, concise, professional communication in all interactions including: with patients, families, between disciplines, inter-departmentally and with outside agencies

Quality:

Ensures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; make or recommend necessary adjustments

• Follows Huggins Hospital’s mission, vision and philosophy of care
• Participates in quality review within the department and assists with performance improvement projects
• Adheres to the standards of care as outline by the Emergency Nurses Association

Organizational Expectations:

Attendance:

Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

HIPAA:

facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

Safety:

Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications:

Experience:

One (1) year of Emergency Nursing experience preferred. Must be computer literate and fluent in electronic health record documentation

License and Certification:

Current New Hampshire RN license

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Required
TNCC Preferred
NRP preferred
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