Per Diem Rn Jobs in Rindge, NH (NOW HIRING)

Assess, plan, organize, supervise, provide and evaluate nursing care utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking. Make nursing judgments and decisions, assume responsibility for nursing care and documentation, and commit to patient safety and experience in accordance with nursing philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice.

Initiates and completes patient assessments throughout the continuum of care (admission to discharge); identifies physical, social and psychological responses of patients and family using interviewing and physical assessment skills. Modify standard of nursing care to reflect needs and changes in patient status; set reasonable goals and designates intervention to treat identified problems/needs. Use professional nursing judgment regarding patient's condition in relation to physician's orders and protocols and administer medications and treatments, optimally upholding a safe patient environment and clinical practices. Implement a plan of care utilizing nursing interventions which reflect an understanding of the nursing process, standards of practice and standards of care. Provide individualized patient care in a manner which demonstrates clinical knowledge, technical competence and knowledge of patient population, age-specific behavior, growth and development for scope of service; documenting information relevant to patient status and response to care. Continuously evaluate patient's responses to medical regimens and nursing interventions, modifying plan of care and recognizing and taking appropriate action for significant changes in patient conditions. Ensures patient and family involvement with discharge planning and the achievement of identified needs through teaching or referrals. Assumes responsibility for ensuring an integrated discharge planning process. Receive, handle, store, administer, and dispose of medications according to policy and standards to optimally limit unnecessary access and secure medications throughout these processes. Administer intravenous therapies in accordance with department scope of service and Medical Center and department policies. Responsible and accountable for own patient assignment and for that of co-assigned RN/LPN/LNA/Student Nurse, appropriately delegating and supervising unlicensed and licensed assistive personnel and licensed practical nurses in accordance with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act and professional standards of nursing practice. Assume charge nurse and/or preceptor responsibilities as able and as required by the unit. Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to ensure effective delivery of patient care services/plan of care. Function within the boundaries of hospital policy and safety, infection control procedures and standards and the Scope of Nursing Practice as defined by the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, and with respect for the Patient's Bill of Rights. Is accountable for appropriate use of materials and resources in planning and delivering care. Identify and offer solutions to patient care delivery issues and quality improvement by participating in meetings, in service and self-development education programs and activities. Treat each patient, family, visitor and employee with compassion and courtesy; maintaining excellent customer relations, a positive attitude, and an ability to work with others in a cooperative effort to ensure customer satisfaction and Continuous Quality Improvement. Promote the philosophy, value and goals of the organization and department and maintain a functional communication network for the promotion of effective customer service and culture of patient safety. May be required to perform other duties of lesser, equal or greater levels of responsibility.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

Minimum Experience: 0-2 years

Specific Skills, Knowledge and/or Competencies: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity and discretion. Reading/comprehension skills; understanding anatomy and medical terminology. Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, handling a variety of tasks and fluctuating workloads. Ability to work independently and prioritize work and the work of others. Excellent problem-solving skills. Competency handling electronic information and functional knowledge using clinical applications.

Licenses/ Certifications: NH RN License. BLS within 3 months of hire and maintained on a bi-annual basis

• Area of Interest:Nursing;

• Pay Range:$38.13 - $53.71;

• Work Status:per diem;

• Employment Type:Per Diem;

• Job ID:16935

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