Registered Nurse, Inpatient Care
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Job Location:
Hudson, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Inpatient Care Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment planning intervention evaluation) in an orderly systematic approach to meet the changing needs of patients across the life span.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current Wisconsin Nursing License required.
- Current BLS Certification required at time of hire/start date(must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
ACLS and PALS certification.
Essential Duties:
- Follows the Relationship Based Care nursing model.
- Practices within Nursing Standards of Practice and follows standards of patient care & Hudson Hospital Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstrates an ability to use the nursing process to provide quality patient care for patients of all ages including neonates infants children adolescents adults and geriatrics.
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
- Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control.
- Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner and adheres to all medication administration policies and procedures.
- Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.
- Assures that consents are obtained when needed and that all records are signed and legally complete.
- Ability to perform head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
- Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
- Serves as a resource to inform clarify and educate patients and families. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Ability to assess and reassess pain and implement pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager charge nurse co-workers and physicians.
- Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
- Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Functions as a coordinator of patient care providing work direction to LPNs and HUCs of assigned unit and in coordination with the charge nurse. Serves as consultant to other RNs and provides leadership in absence of nursing supervisor. Works in coordination with the charge nurse.
- Ability to effectively document patient care provided in a timely manner.
- Incorporates regulatory requirements into patient care.
- Knowledgeable and incorporates National Patient Safety Goals into practice.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and assumes the role of patient advocate.
- Responsible for participating in department meetings skills fair and mandatory education proactive in identifying and attaining continuing education needs for self-improvement.
- Dependable work habits and attendance.
- Maintains positive attitude toward co-workers patients and visitors.
- Adapts readily and willingly to necessary changes in routines and procedures during scheduled shift.
- Initiates/attends patient care conferences and coordinates interdepartmental and community resources if applicable.
- Must maintain required certifications and assigned departmental education.
- May float to other nursing areas as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
At Hudson Hospital & Clinic we offercompetitive wages and an excellent benefits package (0.5 FTE or greater) that includes:
- Health vision and dental insurance
- 403b retirement program
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Short-term disability pay long-term disability and life insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs (EAP) an employee well-being program
- Free parking
- Employee recognition and rewards.
About Hudson Hospital & Clinic:
Hudson Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners a comprehensive health care system serving more than 1.2 million patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hudson Hospital & Clinic has been a trusted caretaker of the Hudson Wisconsin community for 70 years working closely with our partner hospitals and clinics in the St. Croix Valley. Our team includes around 415 employees more than 70 providers and 38 volunteers offering a full range of hospital primary and specialty care services.
We are an award-winning hospital located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border where youll find exceptional personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Join us and become a partner for good helping to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients members and the community we serve.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care ... View more
