RN Med/Surg Ortho

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team who is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all assigned areas. The RN will be required to assess patients upon admission using appropriate interview techniques to obtain past medical history, current medical status, vital signs, lab work, x-rays and other diagnostic test. They will be involved in the planning and implementation of a written care plan under the direction of a Physician.
All candidates should be Critical Care RNs with Surg/Ortho Experience
All positions require every other weekend
All RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs
As part of the float pool the expectation will be to go to 3N (progressive Care), 3S (neuro med/surg), 5S (Orthopedic med/surg), ICU for boarding (progressive care or MS patients) and the ER for boarding admissions.
Holidays availability is required
NIHSS recommended
BLS/ ACLS required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelor's degree required
Must possess valid State of New Hampshire RN license
BLS certification required
ACLS required
"Experience:
3 year previous nursing experience preferred
Medical terminology required
Other Skills Required:
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
"Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
"Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
"Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
"Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
7p-7a

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Med-surg Adult, Step Down

General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes