Description
To deliver care and create a therapeutic environment for patients and families whose needs range from basic to complex by utilizing the nursing process.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nursing and be able to assess patients' physical and psychosocial status, identify nursing diagnoses/patient care problems, and develop an individualized plan of care.
Responsibilities: Assess patients' physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination, and review of clinical data. Assess potential for crisis situations and intervene before crisis situation develops. Reassess patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient's condition. Based on assessment, analyze relevant patient data and identify nursing diagnoses/patient care problems. Communicate patient status and assessed needs to members of multidisciplinary team. Develop an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team. Reviews and updates plan of care as needed. Acts as a resource to others in developing and implementing plan of care. Uses the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions. Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience. Performs technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently. Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed. Anticipates and manages complications of disease progression and invasive procedures. Documents plan of care, assessments, and interventions and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. Reports status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate. Ensures calm, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate. Adheres to all safety, organizational, and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics. Implements elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement. Identifies current trends which could impact patient outcomes. Identifies system resources effectively and allocates them appropriately at the point of care delivery. Manages a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourages colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year. Employs critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes. Identifies & communicates needs for innovative nursing practices. Identifies & communicates need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. Identifies research as a resource in clinical practice. Stays current with new resources/knowledge/evidence. Serves as a resource/trainer for colleagues regarding competencies, policies, and procedures, and clinical practice related to patient population served. Utilizes the change process to improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN strongly preferred. Specialty certification strongly preferred. Experience: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience.